Pressbaum, municipality in Sankt Pölten District, Lower Austria, Austria
Pressbaum is a town in Sankt Pölten-Land District located on a ridge in the Vienna Woods region of Lower Austria. The settlement combines residential buildings with older structures, featuring wooded areas and green fields throughout, while the Wien River flows through the surrounding valleys.
The region had settlements dating back to the Neolithic Age and later became part of the Celtic Kingdom of Noricum and then a Roman area, with graves and artifacts confirming ancient presence. First documented records of this place appear in the 16th century when settlers moved to the Vienna Woods following conflicts near Vienna.
The name Pressbaum comes from the trees once used in local woodworking traditions that shaped the settlement. Today the town center is marked by a church with a distinctive tower, where residents gather regularly and the community hosts annual festivals celebrating local food and crafts.
The town is connected by bus to larger cities and Vienna, while many residents use bicycles or walk to nearby areas. Flat to rolling streets and proximity to forests make walking and cycling appealing, especially for visitors who want to explore at a slower pace.
Composer Johannes Brahms completed his Second Piano Concerto during a summer stay here in the late 1800s. This celebrated composition was written in the quiet forest setting and continues to attract visitors interested in the town's musical heritage.
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