Trip to Sankt Pölten

Lower Austria is a land of castles, monasteries, vineyards and delicious cuisine. It covers a quarter of the entire country and is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. A great option to admire its landscapes is to travel on the Danube ferry. In turn, on land you can get to know its flavors in one of the hundreds of restaurants along the Danube, enjoy the regional wine and views. And there is a lot to see. Forests and steppes, alpine meadows and lakes, valleys and mountainous landscapes - nowhere else in Europe in such a small area will we find such harmonious and yet so different landscapes. In the midst of all these contrasts lies Sankt Pölten, the capital of the federal state of Lower Austria.

Sightseeing in Sankt Pölten

Sankt Pölten is a town with a population of 50,000 and boasts the oldest written municipal rights in Austria. Its history dates back to the Roman Empire - at the turn of the last and present era it was an important strategic center in the conquest of the north. After the fall of the empire, the city lost its position within a few centuries. It was only thanks to the Augustinian Order that Sankt Pölten returned to history and acquired city rights in the 12th century. Currently, it is the cultural and economic center of the region that can be visited in a few hours. Lovers of history and architecture will be delighted as you traverse the streets. It is worth starting your tour from the town hall square, where the 18th-century Holy Trinity Column stands.

The cathedral square is home to the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the main temple of the diocese. From every point of Sankt Pölten you can see the onion-shaped dome crowning the 74-meter tower. Those seeking respite will find it in the Kamptal Gardens , surrounding the Grafenegg Castle. It is a great place for a picnic, often visited by tourists during their vacation in Lower Austria . Next to the historic part of the city lies the Landhausviertel, the youngest district and at the same time an important center of the state's government. It consists entirely of modern public buildings, office buildings and residential houses. It was established at the end of the 20th century, following the establishment of the city as the capital of a federal state. Apart from the governmental and residential infrastructure, the region is also a cultural center. It houses the Museum of Lower Austria, and the neo-modernist Klangturm building is also located in the district. The 77-meter high observation tower with acoustic chambers is a big attraction for many tourists, providing interesting experiences - both auditory and visual.

Sankt Pölten vibrant with music

Old and full of monuments, Sankt Pölten also has a different, more modern and cheerful face. A trip to the capital of Lower Austria will satisfy partygoers who have a wide selection of all-night pubs and bars. You can have fun in the rhythms of various types of music, from disco to stronger climates. Lovers of classical music should definitely come here in the summer, when opera performances are organized in front of the cathedral. Since 2008, the city has hosted the FM4 Frequency Festival , organized by the FM4 radio station. Every year on his stage there are famous alternative and electronic music, as well as hip hop artists.

Camping in Austria

If you are looking for an accommodation in a place that offers peace and quiet, located a bit off the beaten track, and at the same time would like to have easy access to the attractions of the region, he will be pleased to stay at Terrasen Camping Traisen . It is located in Traisen, approx. 25 km from Sankt Pölten. Tourists who choose to relax on it, it offers a wide range of entertainment and amenities. These include a solar-heated swimming pool, a well-equipped shop and a café-bistro. There is a playground for children. One of the campground's greatest strengths is its location, which offers a breathtaking landscape of the Alps. There are numerous hiking paths around, and bicycle routes wind through the surrounding area. The beauty of the region will not let us forget about ourselves long after returning from vacation.