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Top Daytrip Destinations in Lower Austria Exhibition of Lower Austria 2013 Gourmet Events in Lower Austria 5 Devínska Nová Ves – Devínska Kobyla 11 Červený Kameň Častá Castle KEY Tourist Information Office Devínska Hrad Červený Kameň TOP DAYTRIP DESTINATIONS IN LOWER AUSTRIA Nová Ves SK-900 89 Častá, Slovakia Istrijská 49 Phone: +421 33 6905803 SK-841 07 Bratislava, Slovakia www.hradcervenykamen.sk BON VIVANT LODGINGS IN LOWER AUSTRIA Tel. +421 2 64770260 www.snm.sk www.tikdnv.sk www.falconry.sk WIRTSHAUSKULTUR NIEDERÖSTERREICH Petrified past and modern bicycle bridge: Devínska Červený Kameň Castle (literally: red stone castle) Kobyla is a national nature reserve located in Brati- is a favorite destination for an outing. You will find slava between the districts of Devín, Devínska Nová yourself in a bygone fairytale world surrounded FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Ves and Dúbravka. This rounded hilltop reserve by the magical scenery of the Small Carpathians. is a great place to get outdoor exercise and offers A visit to this castle boasting the largest collec- WIne & CULINARY DelIGHTS breathtaking views of the Morava River floodplains tion of historical furniture in Slovakia gives you an and Devín Castle. These impressions become all the impression of how the nobility lived. You can also deeper when you explore the natural and historical follows the route of the historical bridge built in the admire the collection of historical weapons, the THE GREAT OUTDOORS highlights of this nature reserve on the educational days of Empress Maria Theresa. When cycling over this picture gallery, the richly decorated Sala terrena or trail to Devín. Dendropark at the foot of Devínska bridge, you overcome a height difference of seven me- the preserved fortifications. The castle has a unique The castle is a frequent venue for wine-tasting events Kobyla is a fine place to admire the trees and bushes ters. The bridge reconnects Slovak and Lower Austria system of extensive underground vaults, the larg- for regional wines. CULTURE endemic to the region. The most fascinating stop cycling routes again so you can pedal all the faster to est of its kind in Central Europe. Below the castle Dates: Oct.-April: Tu-Su 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May- along the way is Sandberg, a world-famous pale- your daytrip destinations in the border region along the are a wine shop and a falconry yard, where you can Sept.: daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ontological site with numerous fossils of marine Morava River. thrill to flight demonstrations featuring birds of Highlights: Antiques Exchange, Historical Castle Fes- SMAll CARPATHIAN WIne ROUTE species. Hikers and cyclists can use the new bicycle Dates: Tourist info: Tu–We+Fr 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Th, prey. There is also a history trail. An array of diverse tival, Princesses‘ Dress Ball, Stone Mystery, Women in bridge between the Bratislava district of Devínska Sa 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. events attract large numbers of visitors to the cas- the Pálffy Dynasty, Festival of Medieval Life, Christmas Nová Ves and the Austrian town of Schlosshof. It Highlights: Apple Festival in Devínska Nová Ves tle even late in the evening, namely for night tours. at the Castle The best and most popular sights have a special for children. The aspiration is to provide guests with the Exhibition of Lower Austria 2013 WINE–POYSDORF–Poured Niederösterreich Information MAY JULY Retz Wine Harvest Festival brand name: Top Daytrip Destinations in Lower best possible service, an objective underscored by ad- Bread & Wine What better place could there be to present the millennia- Niederösterreichring 2, Haus C Spring Awakening on Wagram Apricot Kirtag in Spitz Hüatagang in Jetzelsdorf, Austria. Lower Austria has over 700 daytrip des- mission criteria such as prompt response to inquiries, Schlossgasse 1, A-2151 Asparn an der Zaya, old story of wine in all its facets than Poysdorf, a major A-3100 St. Pölten, Austria Wachau Wine Spring Glatt & Verkehrt Festival in Krems, Celebration Weinviertel Wine Tradition 6 Čunovo Water Sports Center & Danubiana Museum 12 Stupava – Cabbage Town 15 Slovenský Grob – Realm of Gourmets tinations, giving it the highest density of sights of constant updating of the homepage or bilingual cash- Austria center of winemaking. A village-like ensemble and impres- Phone: +43 2742 9000 9000 Tour de Vin – Wine Tasting at Traditional Vintners of of Music and Wine in Diversity anywhere in Austria. iers at the ticket counters. Compliance with the criteria Brünner Strasse 28, A-2170 Poysdorf, Austria sive exhibition architecture serve as the unique backdrop www.lower-austria.info Krems, Kamp and Traisen Valleys Poysdorf Jazz & Wine Summer OCTOBER Areál Divoká Voda Čunovo Municipal Culture and Information Center Obec Slovenský Grob The Top Daytrip Destinations in Lower Austria have is monitored regularly even after a sight is admitted to Phone: +43 2552 3515 30 for historical perspectives, anecdotes and exciting exhibits. www.weinstrassen.at Vienna Woods Thermenregion Wine Festival in Baden Dining in Weinviertel New Wines from Traisen Valley Čunovo – vodné dielo, SK-Bratislava Agátová 16 Phone: +421 33 6478210 helped people sift through this multitude of tour- the TOP Club. www.noe-landesausstellung.at Grandly staged for all the senses, the exhibition traces an and Perchtoldsdorf Retz Pumpkin Festival +421 2 62528002 SK-900 31 Stupava, Slovakia www.slovensky-grob.sk ist choices since 2004. The association of the same arc from the wine barrels of Antiquity to banquet tables Festivals, celebrations, customs are great opportu- AUGUST Open-House at Gumpoldskirchen Wine Cellars www.divokavoda.sk Phone: +421 2 65934312 www.cechhusacinarov.sk name is a framework for cooperation among the big- INFO For full information on business hours, The Exhibition of Lower Austria will be in Asparn in the imperial court in Vienna with their confusing array nities for good times together. From Wine Spring to JUNE Carnuntum Experience, Big Wine Festival Wetzmannsthaler Sturm Festival, Traisen Valley www.stupava.sk, www.biofarma.sk www.mvc.sk gest and most beloved daytrip destinations. admission prices and special events, please visit an der Zaya and Poysdorf Station from 27 April of special wine glasses. The exhibition also illuminates Wine Autumn, numerous events are devoted to su- Wine & More in Tattendorf with Top Vineyards Danubiana Art Museum www.marianka.sk www.top-ausflug.at to 3 November 2013. Millennia of cultural his- the technological change in winemaking, leading right perb wines and sociable gatherings in pleasant and Blossoming Vineyards in Krems Valley Huge Heuriger in Pfaffstätten NOVEMBER +421 2 62528501 Visitors to this not so very big municipality near Pe- Versatile range of offerings tory will come alive against the unique backdrop of up to present-day practices. hospitable settings. Here is a selection of appealing Poysdorf Wine Parade Weinviertel Culinary Fest on Cellar-lined Roads St. Leopold‘s Fest in Klosterneuburg www.danubiana.sk Stupava is a town in the southern part of the Záho- zinok arrive with virtually one goal in mind: to enjoy This exclusive club now has 44 members. They the Weinviertel in this show entitled “Bread & Besides the exhibition, you can ramble through the cel- dates for culinary experiences with wine and more: Retz Wine Week Winemakers‘ Festival in Röschitz Leopoldigang in Göttlesbrunn – Vintners‘ Trail rie lowlands. It is famous for the traditional mugs, a dinner featuring the legendary local roast goose range from nature reserves and theme parks to Wine” lar-lined roads and end the day in a nice way, with a glass Dining in the Weinviertel – Opportunity for Hof Palace Baroque Festival Vineyard Watchmen Parade in Perchtoldsdorf On leaving Bratislava, the Danube flows through tankards and figural ceramics made here and for the meat. Slovenský Grob has a reputation far beyond monasteries and castles, from museums and exhi- of great local wine. Enjoying a Full Range of Vineyard Delights Delicacies of Ancient Rome at Carnuntum Kamp Valley Night of Wine protected lowland riparian forests. The internatio- legacy of the master potter Ferdiš Kostka. The town is borders of Slovakia for its centuries‘ old tradition of bitions to alpine railroads and shipping lines. BREAD–ASPARN AN DER ZAYA–Sliced Archeological Park nal Danube Cycle Path goes along both banks. The surrounded by forests, to which the park in the center preparing roast goose and its preserved recipes on People holding a piece of bread in their hands are MARCH flood protection dam is also used by inline skaters. of town also belongs. However, visitors associate example. If the weather cooperates you can even see the achieving a crispy roast, delicious goose liver and Strict mark of quality rarely aware of the millennia of cultural history be- Unveiling of new wine in Römerland SEPTEMBER Thrill seekers can visit Čunovo in the tri-country way from Bratislava to Čunovo, stop off at Rusovce, a Stupava with cabbage in particular. This healthy veg- Austrian Alps from the limestone ledge on which they sit. tasty potato pancakes. Dozens of restaurants spe- One major goal is to present the growing number of hind this most basic of all foods. Knowledge about Carnuntum-Marchfeld Höfefest Klosterneuburg – Musical Festival area for a genuine rafting adventure in a man-made part of southern Bratislava. There you will find Geru- etable is celebrated at an annual Cabbage Festival. The If it is spiritual peace and a place of miracles you are after, cialize in this legendary local delicacy and in other daytrip tourists with tourist destinations of the best grain cultivation, harvesting and processing spread Loisiarte Festival in Langenlois Thermenregion Mile of Delight – Longest Bar white water channel. The water surface in this res- lata, an open-air museum with remains of architecture main idea of the festival is to preserve the tradition visit the pilgrimage site of Marianka with its international fine dishes that are part of the Slovak cuisine.