EN Lower State Exhibition

Wiener Neustadt 30 Mar.–10 Nov. 2019

WORLD IN MOTION!

CITY.HISTORY.MOBILITY.

Offers for TOUR GROUPS 2019 Offer for groups State Exhibition 2019 (of 20 or more) 30 March – 10 November 2019 Admission & guided tour Lower Austria State B City cosmos – Exhibition 2019 WORLD IN MOTION! beyond the city limits

Wiener Neustadt presents itself against the back- € 12.50 People are on the go, cities grow, history progresses … drop of global history in the former 13th-century € 6.50* abbey church of St. Peter an der Sperr. The focus * Youngsters (6–18) in a word: the world keeps going round and round. here is on the reigns of Habsburg Emperors That is why the Lower Austria State Exhibition 2019 Frederick III and Maximilian I, and Wiener Neustadt is dedicating two exhibition venues in the heart of as their famed seat of power. The city’s historical Wiener Neustadt to the “World in Motion!”. development – from onetime imperial residence to industrial city and the modern-day centre of innovation it is today – is told through the biogra- phies of key figures.

© koup architekten ZT gmbh A Human mobility – in the past, present, and future

The Kasematten, a former city fortification and now a unique architectural monument, is where the history of mobility comes to life. The focus of this exhibition is the Wiener Neustadt area and the city’s relationships with the rest of the world. Multi­media presentations, fascinating objects and extraordinary biographies form the cornerstones of a time journey through the past, present and fu- MUSEUM ST. PETER AN DER SPERR ture. How will mobility shape our life in the future?

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5 minutes’ walk from CATHEDRAL Lower Austria State Exhibition NEUKLOSTER MONASTERY the train station to Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH the Kasematten! MARIENMARKT Schlossstrasse 1 (MARKET SQUARE) 2801 T + 43 (0) 800 24 10 45 [email protected] 10 minutes’ walk from the noe-landesausstellung.at Kasematten to the Muse- um St. Peter an der Sperr via the market square

TRAIN STATION KASEMATTEN MILITARY ACADEMY ST. PLTENLIN 60 km 92 km230 km WIENER NEUSTADT CANAL

STATE EXHIBITION REGION 2019 BRATISLAVA 127 km

WIENER NEUSTADT SCHNEEBERGLAND

SOPRON 46 km

WORLD HERITAGE REGION SEMMERING-RAX

GRA BUCKLIGE WELT-WECHSELLAND 144 km © © © S W E t i V a e N d n t e

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NEUKLOSTER CITY WALK SMALL HYDRO PLANT UNGARFELD Pause for a moment Take a stroll Feel the power MILITARY ACADEMY March in step The Neukloster monastery is a sanctuary It’s hardly surprising that traces of the During the World Wars, Wiener Neustadt in Wiener Neustadt’s pulsating city life, Habsburgs can be found all over Wiener was a centre of arms industries powered inviting visitors to have a break. Neustadt. After all, one of them declared by hydro energy – generated at the Un- Austria owes the oldest military academy the former Newstatt to be his residence. garfeld hydro plant, among other places. in the world to . It was es- Founded by Emperor Frederick III, the tablished 1752 in the castle, the former Cistercian monastery has been shaping In the mid-15th century Emperor The plant went on line in 1917. It is located residence of Emperor Frederick III and his the cityscape and spiritual life of Wiener Frederick III turned his back on Vienna, at the source of the Wiener Neustadt Ca- son Maximilian I, which had seen several Neustadt since 1444. Today it belongs to henceforth ruling the nal, which is artificially generated from dif- sieges in the past. the . A tour leads to from Wiener Neustadt. Visited by envoys ferent headwaters. The former harbour is its art treasures and Cabinet of Curiosi- and merchants from Europe and the Ori- now a park, inviting day-trippers to stay. In 1752 it became a training centre for ties, the valuable library and refectory, ent, the city saw a golden age. Now the A guided tour of what is now a state-of- “sturdy officers” and “virtuous men”, at not to mention the tomb of Eleonore, wife history of the former residential city the-art hydro plant has much to reveal Maria Theresa’s behest – a task it continues to Friedrich III. It is located in the abbey comes to life with a guided city stroll. about the defunct generator, one of two © Wiener Alpen, Zwickl to fulfil today. Its own St. George’s Cathe- church, where Mozart’s famous Francis turbines, and other interesting dral still houses the baptismal font and “Requiem” was first performed in 1793! • ticket for the State Exhibition and things. tomb of Emperor Maximilian I. The 500th guided tour of one exhibition venue “Centre of commerce, transport hub, research site … anniversary of his death in 2019 is com- • ticket for the State Exhibition and • lunch • ticket for the State Exhibition and and so much more. It is only when you walk past memorated with an exhibition on the guided tour of one exhibition venue • city tour following the footsteps guided tour of one exhibition venue of the Habsburgs historic buildings, cross the busy pedestrian zone “last knight” in the military academy. • lunch • lunch • admission to the Neukloster • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 • tour of the power plant and along and enter the historical heart of Wiener Neustadt • ticket for the State Exhibition and monastery and guided tour the Wiener Neustadt Canal that you realise just how many highlights the • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 guided tour of one exhibition venue € 33.50 capital of the Vienna has to offer.” • lunch € 24.50 • admission to the military academy LENA, BÜRO 2019 € 34.50 Youngsters (6–18) € 33.50 and guided tour € 25.50 € 24.50 • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 Youngsters (6–18) Youngsters (6–18)

€ 34.50 € 25.50 Youngsters (6–18) Not to be missed: – stop in at a charming café in the heart of the city WIENER NEUSTADT All offers available – taste some of the regional delicacies on Marienmarkt and the main square for groups of – stroll through pedestrian zones in the city centre 20 or more Not to be missed: BUCKLIGE WELT-WECHSELLAND – a view of the countryside from the observation tower on Hutwisch – apple juice and cider from a local farm – hike along alpine pastures (a.k.a. Schwaigen) in the Wechselland

EIS GREISSLER SIGNS OF THE TIMES IN THE GET ACTIVE IN ST. CORONA & MÖNICHKIRCHEN “LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS” “It is fair to say that the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’, a.k.a. Culinary pleasure trip Picking up the pace Bucklige Welt, is our landscape! The view of a thousand hills Journey through in the area, the fascinating fortified churches and the ages countless quaint inns whose keepers have as much to serve as Organic ice cream from Bucklige Welt, A winter paradise for wedeling skiers and the “Land of a Thousand Hills”! A local sun-seeking cross-country skiers, the they have to tell … Anyone’s welcome to delve into a myriad dairy farmer’s frozen delicacies enjoy When did people first settle in the region? region also has lots of fun to offer in the of countryside stories.“ great popularity in various cities across How did 40,000 tin soldiers end up in hot season. BEAT & GERHARD, CURATORS OF THE LOWER AUSTRIA STATE EXHIBITION 2019 Austria. Katzelsdorf? And what was everyday Jewish life like? Lunge downhill with the Corona Coaster

© Wiener Alpen, Zwickl Made with the finest ingredients, lots of or with a mountain scooter or cart in love and craftsmanship: ice cream from The answers to these questions can be Mönichkirchen! Those who like to take it Eis Greissler is a frozen heart-warmer. found in three museums with a long history slow might prefer to enjoy the breathtak- The fact that you can actually watch him in this thermal region: the Museum ing nature that surrounds the swing path produce the cool stuff makes it all the for Contemporary History in (Schaukelweg) in Mönichkirchen: numerous more fun. Tasting the ice cream is a real tells the story of the life and expulsion of stops along the way offer a place to swing, treat, but you might find yourself spoilt for Jews, Katzelsdorf boasts a universe of tin seesaw and practice your balance. The choice: poppy seeds and quince, or chest- figures, and shows the traces Wechselland region – a landscape destina- nut and red currant? of time in the “Land of a Thousand Hills”, tion as diverse as it is adventurous! just waiting to be discovered. • ticket for the State Exhibition and • ticket for the State Exhibition and guided tour of one exhibition venue • ticket for the State Exhibition and guided tour of one exhibition venue • lunch guided tour of one exhibition venue • lunch • admission and guided tour of the • lunch • 3 rides with the Corona Coaster Eis Greissler adventure world • admission to a regional museum (option A) or combined mountain • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 (Katzelsdorf, Bad Erlach, or Pitten) scooter/cart ticket (option B) • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 • bookable late April to mid-November 2019 (A), May to late October 2019 (B) € 37.– € 28.50 € 33.50 € 41.50 (A) Youngsters (6–18) € 24.– € 30.50 (A) Youngsters (6–18) Youngsters (6–18) € 50.50 (B) € 36.50 (B) Youngsters (6–18)

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SCHNEEBERGBAHN – THE CABLE RAILWAY MOHR-SEDERL WORLD OF FRUITS The Climb The Hike The Taste

It looks like and is almost as fast as a Eight kilometres long, 1,132 metres Whether apple-and-raspberry juice, salamander – and that’s its name: climb (3,714 feet) high – no wonder the Hohe pear cider or dirndl (Cornelian cherry) the highest mountain in Lower Austria on Wand can be seen from afar. And, just schnapps: this is the taste of nature! Har- the Salamander Schneebergbahn cable as imposing: the view! vested, bottled and served straightaway railway! on the estate farm of the Sederl family. The scenic road leads all the way up to a Past coniferous forests and alpine pas- high plateau. This is where the exploration The family concern at the foot of the Hohe tures: the ride on the Schneebergbahn of the nature park starts with a guided Wand is famous for its directly pressed is an experience in itself. After you’ve tour: from the petting zoo, past char- fruit juices and cider and its schnapps spe- reached the top, a glorious mountain realm coal piles and lime kilns all the way to the cialities. A tour of the Mohr-Sederl World opens up around you – a peak experience “Skywalk” observation platform, where of Fruits gives visitors an opportunity to

© Wiener Alpen, Zwickl in every sense! From here, the easy route a breathtaking view awaits visitors and observe everything worth knowing about takes you around the Waxriegel, past the paragliders, who take off from here on the production. It goes without saying that Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church and their flights. a tasting session is part of the programme! “You can hardly believe it: only a stone’s throw from the the Kaleidoskop exhibition hall. lowlands surrounding Wiener Neustadt you’re right in the middle • ticket for the State Exhibition and • ticket for the State Exhibition and of the Alps – the kingdom of rocks and snow. For me a change • ticket for the State Exhibition and guided tour of one exhibition venue guided tour of one exhibition venue of scene unlike any other: the freedom of beautiful nature!” guided tour of one exhibition venue • lunch • lunch • lunch • admission and guided tour of the Hohe • tour and tasting at the Mohr-Sederl CLAUDETTE, PERNDL+CO GRAPHIC DESIGNERS • ascent and descent on the Salaman- Wand nature park World of Fruits der Schneebergbahn cable railway • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 • bookable 27 April–27 October 2019 (Mon–Sat) € 35.50 € 29.40 Youngsters (6–18) € 59.50 Road toll (Sat, Sun, holidays): € 36.50 € 39.50 bus € 7.– € 25.50 Youngsters (6–18) Youngsters (6–18)

Not to be missed: – time out in the Fischauer thermal baths and spa, taking you back to that old empire feeling! All offers available SCHNEEBERGLAND for groups of – a walk along the Johannesbachklamm gorge 20 or more – a bike tour of the picturesque Piestingtal valley Not to be missed: – music, theatre and cabaret at the Culture.Summer.Semmering Festival – watch and join in discussions at theatre, science and dialogue events at Thalhof SEMMERING-RAX WORLD HERITAGE REGION – top-level culture in a rustic idyll: the Reichenau Festival

SEMMERING RAILWAY – RAX CABLEWAY VINODUCT & UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE Getting high! HISTORIC POST OFFICE IN KÜB Pleasure trip Nostalgic journey to the country In eight minutes the first aerial cable- Its structures are as fascinating today “The Semmering-Rax region awaits its visitors with the highest way in Austria takes you smoothly to an as ever: the Semmering Railway – a tech- density of cultural options in the Alpine region. Reichenau, Past the “20 Shilling View”, across the altitude of almost 1,600 metres (5,249 nical masterpiece! This earned the railway Thalhof, Semmering, Castle Wartholz with its literature salon, Kalte Rinne (“cold ditch”) viaduct – past feet)! Step out onto the high plateau and the distinction of becoming a UNESCO the Loos House on Kreuzberg … so many fascinating places art nouveau villas to the Semmering, the experience the clear air, breathtaking World Heritage Site. offering world-class culture with a fantastic mountain view!” “mecca of summer resorts”. panorama, and unspoiled nature! The “Vinoduct Payerbach” is situated in HARALD, SALES & MARKETING, LOWER AUSTRIA STATE EXHIBITIONS Carl Ritter von Ghega conquered the Sem- After tanking up on energy with a little the longest viaduct of the Semmering mering passes around 1850 with the first refreshment, the exploration of the high Railway. Here a multimedia installation Niederösterreich Werbung, Liebert mountain railway in Europe – a technical plateau can begin. There are plenty of takes you on a time journey to the origins masterpiece! It transformed the Vien- destinations: if you have trouble walking of the Südbahn, the Southern Railway. In nese Alps into a “place of dreams” and the far, make straight for the Otto House; it’s the meantime, you can taste wines grown Semmering into a destination for artists easygoing. Serious mountain climbers in the regions along the railway line. Finally and summer visitors. You can still feel this choose one of three major routes. The there’s a visit to the Kaiserpostamt – attraction today on a trip along the Sem- grand finale is a banquet for eyes and the “Emperor’s Post Office” – in Küb. mering Railway. spirits amidst multi-coloured alpine flora. Pure nostalgia! This is as good as it gets! • ticket for the State Exhibition and • ticket for the State Exhibition and guided tour of one exhibition venue • ticket for the State Exhibition and guided tour of one exhibition venue • lunch guided tour of one exhibition venue • lunch • guided rail ride from Payerbach to • lunch • multimedia show and wine tasting Semmering • ascent and descent on the • admission and guided tour of the Küb • bookable 1 April–10 November 2019 Rax Cableway post office • bookable 27 April–27 October 2019 • bookable 1 May–30 September 2019 € 38.50 € 32.50 € 51.50 € 39.50 Youngsters (6–18) € 32.– € 28.50 Youngsters (6–18) Youngsters (6–18)

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LAXENBURG CASTLE ARNULF RAINER MUSEUM FREIGUT THALLERN The art of Art bath Viniculture horticulture

Glades that are come-to-life paintings, What used to be a women’s swimming A piece of Austrian wine history! The scenic stretches of water, mystical grot- bath for 150 years is now a museum, precious award-winning drops served in tos and maisons de plaisance … On the dedicated to the world-renowned Thallern are distinguished for their quality Habsburg trail in Laxenburg Castle and contemporary artist Arnulf Rainer. and complex aromas. grounds. The Arnulf Rainer Museum in the former A secular outpost of Heiligenkreuz Ab- Stroll at your ease in one of the foremost women’s bath in Baden unites spa-style bey, grapes have been harvested and historical landscape gardens in Europe. architecture from the era of neoclassicism wine made in the Freigut Thallern winery Or would you rather explore the lake shore with modern art: an extraordinary combi- for almost 900 years. You can explore and its islands by boat? Emperor Francis nation! The works of Arnulf Rainer are on the estate – the second oldest winery in had the castle built on one show in the leading art collections of the Austria – on a guided tour, which includes of them. A sightseer’s dream, it is impres- world, and can also be admired in his home a session of tasting the treasures in the sively appointed with coffered ceilings, town of Baden since 2009. wine cellar. leather wall coverings, marble floors, and

© Wienerwald Tourismus, Rumpler furniture. • ticket for the State Exhibition and • ticket for the State Exhibition and guided tour of one exhibition venue guided tour of one exhibition venue • ticket for the State Exhibition and • lunch • lunch “You can get to Wiener Neustadt from Vienna by bike in only guided tour of one exhibition venue • admission and guided tour of the • guided tour and tasting at three and a half hours. Or should I say ‘could’? There’s so • lunch Arnulf Rainer Museum Freigut Thallern much to discover along the Wiener Neustadt Canal it actually • admission to Laxenburg Castle, 2 ferry • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 rides and guided tour of Franzensburg took us three days.” castle (option A), or admission to € 33.– € 37.50 CHRISTOPH, BÜRO 2019 Laxenburg Castle, 2 rides by pick-up train and ferry plus a guided tour of € 25.– € 26.50 Youngsters (6–18) Youngsters (6–18) Franzensburg castle (option B) • bookable 30 March–10 November 2019 € 39.50 (A) € 27.50 (A) Youngsters (6–18) € 42.60 (B) € 29.60 (B) Youngsters (6–18)

Not to be missed: – a bike trip along the softly undulating hills at the margins of the All offers available WIENER NEUSTADT CANAL for groups of – weave your way from one wine inn to the next between Laxenburg and 20 or more – picnic in the sun-pampered vineyards EXHIBITIONS

Kasematten Bahngasse 27 2700 Wiener Neustadt A22 St. Peter an der Sperr Museum Petersgasse 2a 2700 Wiener Neustadt St. Pölten/ A1 A23

S1 A4 OPENING HOURS A21 Bratislava 30 March to 10 November 2019 SK 9am to 6pm, daily MÖDLING Last admission: 5pm Duration of guided tours: 75 minutes BADEN

TICKET PRICES ÖBB Groups of 20 or more A2 Adults € 9.– Youngsters (6–18) € 3.- Children under 6 are free Guided tour ticket € 3.50 Exit 44, Wr. Neustadt West A3 WIENER BOOKING AND INFORMATION NEUSTADT Niederösterreichische Landesausstellung Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH S4 S31 ÖBB Schlossstrasse 1 2801 Katzelsdorf MATTERSBURG NEUNKIRCHEN T + 43 (0) 800 24 10 45 [email protected] ÖBB noe-landesausstellung.at Graz S6 Sopron HU  Graz

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