Laxenburger Schlosspark
Laxenburger Schlosspark is Austria's largest historic landscape garden, spreading across about 280 hectares with open lawns, old trees, and several lakes. The grounds surround multiple historic buildings including the Franzensburg castle on an island in the main pond, pavilions, and temples connected by a network of walking paths.
The park began in the 18th century as a summer retreat for the Habsburgs and was reshaped over two centuries with various architectural styles including Baroque and Asian influences mixed in. The Franzensburg castle was built on an island in 1801 and served as an escape for the imperial family until 1918.
The park was long the summer home of Austria's Habsburg rulers and still shapes how the region sees itself as a place of royal culture. You notice this in how visitors use it: with respect for the past, but also with everyday ease during picnics and walks beneath old trees.
The park is open daily from morning until afternoon and has three main entrances, all easy to reach with free parking and spaces for disabled visitors. The paths are flat and smooth, ideal for walking, cycling, or Nordic walking, with a network of over 10 kilometers of paved trails.
The park contains several gardens designed in Chinese style that arose from the Habsburgs' taste for exotic designs and create an unexpected bridge between Austrian and Asian garden culture. This blend of European and Far Eastern architecture offers a rare glimpse into the collecting interests of an imperial family.
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