AustriaSights

Outdoor sights in Austria

  1. A

    Rheindelta

    The Rheindelta is where the River Rhine flows into the Bodensee. Comprising mossy marshes, reeds and mixed woodlands, this nature reserve is an unspoilt wilderness and a haven to more than 300 bird species including curlews, grey herons and rare black-tailed godwits.

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  2. B

    Donaupark

    Next to Lentos onto the southern bank of the Danube is the Donaupark, the city's green escape vault. Modern sculptures rise above the bushes in the well-tended gardens, which are a magnet to walkers, joggers, skaters, picnickers and city workers seeking fresh air in summer.

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  3. C

    Relief Von Kärnten

    Relief Von Kärnten is a huge relief model of Carinthia housed in Schillerpark, south of the old town. It covers 182 sq metres and depicts the province at a scale of 1:10,000 (1:5000 vertically, to exaggerate the mountains).

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  4. Wildpark

    The Wildpark, with a woodland trail and animal-friendly enclosures home to alpine fauna such as marmots, ibex and wild boar.

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  5. Parkland

    The palace is set in parkland where peacock and deer roam among Roman stone reliefs.

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  6. D

    Stadtpark

    The Stadtpark is the city's largest green space.

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