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Lednice estate was founded approximately in 1222 as a seat of the local landlord but thirty years later it became a property of the Liechtenstein family who owned it for almost 700 years until 1945. The town that was founded around the estate lies in the fertile wine region Pálava and you can taste wine from local winemakers all year round. In the city you will find a beautiful neo-Gothic chateau surrounded by one of Europe's largest parks that span across almost 200 ha and offers many beautiful sights.

RECOMMENDED STOP IN THE LEDNICE

Among many of the wine cellars in this region, you can find beautiful Chateau Lednice that originally served as a water fortress but was rebuild in 1575 to a chateau to serve as a place of summer festivities.This gave rise to a sumptuous representative summer residence, with rich interiors, in the spirit of English Gothic, that were used as a meeting ground of the European nobilities. During the reconstruction of the chateau a large 92-meter-long, 10-meter-high, cast-iron Palm Greenhouse was built, where nowadays, you can find 250 species of tropical and subtropical plants. The main attraction of this Palm Greenhouse is the palm-like cycad Encephalartos altensteinii whose age is estimated to be between 300 and 500 years! If you have enough time, you should definitely walk through the Castle Park and visit one of the many buildings that are scattered around the grounds.

Another great landmark of this area is the Moorish Waterworks, that is located not far from Lednice Castle and you will find it by the river, on the way to the Minaret. In the past, it served as a steam bath, park irrigation system, and the turbine also generated electricity for the chateau and farm buildings. Today, its technology is only used to irrigate park areas and you can find there an information center and stylish café in designed in oriental style. From there you can either walk, or you can get a romantic carriage ride to Januv Castle , that was built near the hunting field as a gathering place of the nobles before the hunt. After the hunt, there were rich feasts and the “King of the Hunt” was proclaimed. Or you can go visit the 62-meter-high Lednice Minaret, the oldest preserved lookout tower in Bohemia, and also the tallest building of this type outside Islamic countries. The reason for its origin is unknown, according to legend, it was in protest of Alois Lichtenstein against the church. Along the way you will come across a building resembling a bridge. However, it is an Aquaduct, built in the Roman style, which was part of the irrigation system of the park. It also served as an artificial waterfall, where the remaining water at the end of the trough fell freely into the adjacent pond.

OPENING HOURS

The chateau area is open all year round free from 7:00 to 22:00 and the chateau itself is open all year round as well and provides several guided tours. Different opening hours apply during different seasons and some public holidays! When planning your trip we recommend that you check the official website of the operator.

Kreuzenstein Castle is located on a hill, 266 meters above sea level, just above the village of Leobendorf, few kilometres north of Vienna, with a beautiful view over it. The castle has one of the largest collections of historical weapons in Austria, including rare exhibits. You can see the collection and other interiors in a guided tour that lasts between 45 and 60 minutes and costs around EUR 10 for adults. There is an old tavern next to the Castle, where you can enjoy great traditional Austrian food and try local beers.

Opening hours:

Castle:
May 1 - October 31
MON - SAT: 10:00 - 16:00
SUN AND HOLIDAYS - 10:00 - 17:00

Tavern:
MON: closed
TUE - WED: 10:00 - 17:00
THU - SAT: 10:00 - 22:00
SUN: 10:00 - 18:00

IMPORTANT!

Opening hours may vary, verification is possible on the official site of the castle and tavern. REVOCARS does not guarantee the timeliness and correctness of the information that may have changed since the time of editing!

Slow down and enjoy the irreplaceable atmosphere of this city, where everyone is welcome and all citizens are enjoying their life to the maximum. Explore the historical centre of Vienna which is for its beauty listed in UNESCO. Try one of the many fiacres, it is one of the most comfortable and unique ways how to explore this marvellous city. We also kindly recommend trying the local cuisine that is famous for its Vienna style schnitzels or if you prefer something sweet, hop into one of the local cafes and try chocolate torte Sachr or Strudel. 

What not to miss in Vienna:

Vienna is packed with interesting places and it is impossible to explore the whole lot in only one day, but these are the places you should not miss. 

- Hofburg
Hofburg used to be the home of the emperor in the city centre. Hofburg is the largest museum complex in the world. To mention a few, you can visit the Sisi Museum, Emperor's apartment, Prunksal library and the treasury where the crown jewels and emperor's silvers are displayed. 

- Schönbrunn
 Schönbrunn used to be a summer residency home of the emperor and his family. It is open all year round and is famous for its marvellous gardens. 

- Belvedere 
Belvedere is composed of two chateaus build in baroque style and beautiful gardens. 

- Holy Stephan Cathedral
it is the most important cathedral of all Austria and dominant building of Vienna which can be seen from the surrounding areas. 

- Hudertwasserhause
Hundertwasserhause is one of the architectonical marvers of Vienna, that was built by an artist and businessman Stowasera

- Donauturm
This tower is 252m tall and has two speed lifts that will take you to the top in 35 seconds. At the top of the tower, you can enjoy the best view over the whole of Vienna. 

- Town Hall
Is a seat of local government and one of the most important buildings in all of Austria. It was build in neo-gothic style in 1883. 

- Naschmarkt
If you like food as we do, you can miss this place. The four rows of food stalls offer a great variety of local food and products as well as many cafes and restaurants. 

- Prater
One of the oldest amusement park in the world that was established in 1766. It is dominant in the city and played an important part of the city's cultural scene. The Ferris wheel provides you unique view over the Donau river.