Spittal is a wonderful symbiosis of cultural diversity and southern flair Porcia Castle, one of the most beautiful Renaissance-Palazzo outside Italy, is not only the home of Countess Salamanca, of whom it is said that her ghost still roams about in the building, but also a place of cultural encounters. The museum of culture and the Porcia Gallery […]
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Hohenems is a town in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg in the Dornbirn district. It lies in the middle of the Austrian part of the Rhine valley. With a population of 15,200, it is the fifth largest municipality in Vorarlberg. Hohenems’ attractions include a Renaissance palace dating back to the 16th century, a Jewish history museum, and the old town center. The town is located at […]
Tulln an der Donau (Tulln on the Danube) is a historic town in the Austrian state of Lower Austria, the administrative seat of Tulln District. Because of its abundance of parks and gardens, Tulln is often referred to as Blumenstadt (“City of Flowers”). The town is situated in the centre of the Tulln Basin stretching to the Vienna Woods in the south, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest […]
Ansfelden is a town in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. The rivers Traun and Krems run through the municipality. The town is perhaps best known for being the birthplace of the composer and organist Anton Bruckner. Ansfelden is the birthplace of the composer Anton Bruckner. So we come to pay tribute to him by […]
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is a town in the district of Zell am See in the Austrian state of Salzburg. With approximately 16,000 inhabitants, Saalfelden is the district’s largest town and the third of the federal state after Salzburg and Hallein. Discover Saalfelden Saalfelden is a city in the Pinzgau area of Salzburg and has a population of 16,000. This makes Saalfelden the biggest city in the region, a […]
Stockerau is a town in the district of Korneuburg in Lower Austria, Austria. Stockerau has 15,921 inhabitants, which makes it the largest town in the Weinviertel. Stockerau is also called “Lenaustadt” (Lenau Town) because the Austrian poet Nikolaus Lenau often spent time with his grandparents here. Stockerau is a town in the district of Korneuburg in Lower Austria, Austria.Leisure facilities are various: wellness centre, sports […]
Schwechat is a town southeast of Vienna known for the Vienna International Airport and Schwechater beer. The city is home to the refineries of the Austrian national oil company OMV. Schwechat is named after the river Schwechat, which flows through the centre of town. The city subdivisions called Katastralgemeinde (Cadastre) are Kledering, Mannswörth, Rannersdorf and Schwechat. History Home to the settlement Ala Nova of the Roman Empire, […]
Traiskirchen is a town in the district of Baden in Lower Austria in Austria. It is 20 km south of Vienna, in the Thermenlinie region, known for its wine and heurigers. Traiskirchen is home to the Traiskirchen Lions basketball team. The town has the oldest public astronomical observatory in Lower Austria. The city is also known for its refugee camp the “Bundesbetreuungsstelle für Asylwerber”. Sights Franz-Koller Observatory […]
With a traditional Austrian feel and such beautiful streets as the Romerhofgasse, coupled together with the multitude of outdoor activities, Kufstein is a true tourist gem. Kufstein is a town in the Austrian state of Tyrol, the administrative seat of Kufstein District. With a population of about 18,400, it is the second largest Tyrolean town […]
Hallein lies to the south of Salzburg and is located on the river Salzach in the Salzburg region of western Austria. Hallein is a historic town in the Austrian state of Salzburg. It is the capital of Hallein district. The town has a rich history concerning the once booming salt mine industry and has deep roots steeped in Celtic history spanning back […]
Mödling has had a turbulent history, but during the Biedermeier period (1815-1848), it was a favourite destination for painters, poets, and composers. Ludwig van Beethoven also enjoyed the city and spent some time here. Mödling is the capital of the Austrian district of the same name located approximately 14 km south of Vienna. Mödling lies in Lower Austria‘s industrial zone. The Mödlingbach, […]
Lustenau is a town in the westernmost Austrianstate of Vorarlberg in the district of Dornbirn. It lies on the river Rhine, which forms the border with Switzerland. Lustenau is Vorarlberg’s fourth largest town. Geography Lustenau is located on the eastern bank of the Alpine Rhine, in the lower Vorarlberg Rhine Valley, which serves as the border with the Canton of St. Gallen, […]
Amstetten is a town in Lower Austria. It is the capital of the Amstetten District and the centre of the historical region Mostviertel (“Most” – cider, “viertel” – a quarter of the province Lower Austria). Geography Amstetten is situated between Linz (60 km) and Vienna (120 km) on the highway and just over an hour from Vienna by highspeed-train, and lies […]
The city of Kapfenberg nestles in forested surroundings and offers a remarkable array of outdoor and cultural activities. Short transit routes make Kapfenberg attractive as you can get out into the beautiful countryside within 5 minutes. Kapfenberg is the third largest city in Styria, Austria, near Bruck an der Mur. The town’s landmark is Burg Oberkapfenberg. Its main employer is the steel manufacturer Böhler. The […]
Traun is an Austrian city located on the north bank of the river Traun and borders Linz, the capital of Upper Austria, to the east. The name Traun is derived from the Celtic word for river (dru). Traun is the fifth largest city in Upper Austria, located in the district of Linz-Land. Educational Institutions Traun […]
Krems an der Donau in Austria, in the federal state of Lower Austria. It is the fifth-largest city of Lower Austria and is approximately 70 kilometres (43 miles) west of Vienna. Krems is a city with its own statute (or Statutarstadt), and therefore it is both a municipality and a district. Main sights Krems is […]
Leoben has close links to Graz and Wiener Neustadt and has a wonderful location in the stunning countryside of the Styrian region. Leoben is a Styrian city in central Austria, located on the Mur river. With a population of about 25,000 it is a local industrial centre and hosts the University of Leoben, which specialises in mining. Main sights […]
Willkommen in Kassel – Informationen für ausländische MitbürgerFür die Einreise und den Aufenthalt in Deutschland sind einige Behördengänge zu erledigen. Was zu beachten ist, haben wir in einer Übersicht für Sie zusammengestellt. DIGITALES RATHAUS Rund um den Garten Gute Reisevorbereitung Urlaubszeit ist Reisezeit. Ist es bald wieder soweit? Zur Vorbereitung und Planung der schönsten Zeit […]
Wolfsberg has been an important trading centre and transportation hub for centuries. From the Middle Ages to the early modern era the town profited from its location on the major trading route between Judenburg and the South, as well as its rich deposits of gold, silver and iron. Wolfsberg is a town in Carinthia, Austria, the capital […]
Die Landeshauptstadt von Rheinland-Pfalz vereint jahrtausendealte Kultur und Lebensfreude. Mainz ist Weinhauptstadt Deutschlands; vor den Toren der Stadt das größte deutsche Weinanbaugebiet Rheinhessen mit zahlreichen im wahrsten Sinne des Worts ausgezeichneten Winzern. 2011 wurde Mainz zur “Stadt der Wissenschaft” gekürt – dies bedeutet neue Impulse für den Wissenschaftsstandort und die regionale Wirtschaft bis heute. Die […]
The port city of Rostock The port city of Rostock celebrated its 800th birthday in 2018, and its history is inextricably linked to the port and shipping. Ferries, RoRo ships, cargo ships and cruise-liners are the merchant and passenger vessels found in the harbour today. With over 25 million tonnes of goods handled, more than […]
It doesn’t make a difference if you prefer beauties of the nature or cultural highlights – you will find plenty of both attractions on your sightseeing tour through this historical spa town. Baden is a spa town in Austria. It serves as the capital of Baden District in the state of Lower Austria. Located about 26 km (16 mi) south of Vienna, the municipality consists of cadastral areas Baden, Braiten, Gamingerhof, Leesdorf, Mitterberg, Rauhenstein, […]
Erfurt ist nicht nur eine wunderschöne Stadt voller bezaubernder Häuser, Winkel und Gassen. Es ist auch eine gewachsene Bürgerkommune, deren vielhundertjährige Geschichte zahlreiche überraschende Geschichten bereithält. Vieles davon ist weithin unbekannt und harrt der neugierigen Fragen und Sichten. Und selbst bei bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten lohnt sich fast immer ein zweiter ungewöhnlicher Blick. Die von den Erfurter […]
Klosterneuburg has had two main milestones in its history: the first is establishing the monastery in the early 12th century, the second is early 18th century plans of building an imperial residence that would combine the functions of a monastery and a palace by Emperor Charles VI, inspired by Escorial in Spain. Klosterneuburg is a […]
Dilbeek is a town and municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant . Dilbeek is located in the Pajottenland and has grown into the Brussels agglomeration and is consequently highly urbanized . The municipality has an area of 4118 hectares and has more than 43,000 inhabitants. This makes Dilbeek, in terms of population, the third largest municipality in Flemish Brabant (after Leuven and Vilvoorde ). The Dilbekenaars are nicknamed “Rabbit Fretters”. When Emperor […]
Das Rathaus der Hansestadt Lübeck – seit fast 800 Jahren werden von hier aus die Geschicke der Stadt gelenkt. Es ist nicht nur Sitz der Verwaltung sondern auch Tagungsort der Bürgerschaft und ihrer Ausschüsse sowie des Senats. Regelmäßig lässt sich hier gelebte Demokratie pur in den öffentlichen Sitzungen miterleben – Gäste sind herzlich willkommen! Dabei […]
With a population of more than 27 thousand people, Leonding is the most populous city of the Linz-Land district and the fourth most populous city in Upper Austria. Leonding is a city southwest of Linz in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. It borders Puchenau and the river Danube in the north, Wilhering and Pasching […]
Die Menschen leben gerne in Oberhausen, der modernen Großstadt im Herzen der metropoleruhr. Oberhausen mit seinen vielfältigen kulturellen und sozialen Angeboten ist eine lebens- und liebenswerte Stadt. Hier sind beispielhaft Attraktionen wie die St. Antony Hütte, der Gasometer, das Schloss Oberhausen, die König-Pilsener-ARENA, das Ebertbad und das CentrO zu nennen. Ergänzt werden diese kulturellen Angebote […]
Turnhout is a Belgian municipality located in the Flemish province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the city of Turnhout proper. Turnhout is also the capital of the administrative district with the same name. The Turnhout city council often promotes the city as “the capital of the Kempen area”. This designation is entirely unofficial, since the Kempen area is far larger than the Turnhout district and does not […]
Bregenz is the capital of the Vorarlberg state in western Austria and lies on the shores of the immense freshwater body, Lake Constance (Or Bodensee in German). This charming town has many fantastic sights and a great deal to offer in terms of tourism and activities. Bregenz is the capital of Vorarlberg, the westernmost state of Austria. The city lies on […]
Nachdem das Geschlecht der Zähringer 1091 auf dem Schloßberg eine Burg gebaut hatte, erhoben Konrad und Herzog Bertold III im Jahre 1120 die kleineren Ansiedlungen im Bereich der heutigen südlichen Altstadt und Oberlindens durch die Siegelung der Marktgründungsurkunde zur Stadt. Das Marktrecht, die verkehrsgünstige Lage und reichhaltige Silbervorkommen im Schwarzwald verhalfen Freiburg zu raschem Wachstum, […]
Feldkirch is an enchanting town on the border between Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland and is the second largest town in the Vorarlberg region. Feldkirch is a medieval town in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg, bordering on Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It is the administrative centre of the Feldkirch district. After Dornbirn, it is the second most populous town in Vorarlberg. […]
Etterbeek is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region (Belgium). In common with all of Brussels’ municipalities, it is legally bilingual (French–Dutch). The main university campus of Vrije Universiteit Brussel is called Campus Etterbeek, although it is geographically not within Etterbeek but in the adjacent municipality of Ixelles. Sights Two Roman Catholic churches are located in Etterbeek: the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua and […]
Dendermonde is a city in the Belgian province of East Flanders . The city is located in the triangle of Ghent-Brussels-Antwerp , one of the most urbanized areas in the country. The city lies at the confluence of Dender and Scheldt and has about 46,000 inhabitants, who are called Dendermondenaars. The symbol of Dendermonde is the Ros Carillon . The city logo therefore names Dendermonde as “Ros Beiaardstad”. Sights The Grote Markt with both […]
Jette is a town and municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region . The municipality has over 52,000 inhabitants. Jette primarily has a residential function; mainly families live there. The northwestern part of the municipality (between UZ Brussel on Campus Jette of the VUB and the King Baudouin Stadium in Laeken ) is clearly less urbanized and greener than the center. Jette has several parks and three forests: the Laarbeekbos , the Poelbos and the Dieleghembos . Sights Jette town […]
Steyr is a statutory city, located in the Austrian federal state of Upper Austria. It is the administrative capital, though not part of Steyr-Land District. Steyr is Austria’s 12th most populated town and the 3rd largest town in Upper Austria. The city has a long history as a manufacturing center and has given its name […]