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The Danube-Auen National Park is located east of Vienna. Since its establishment in 1996, the ecological conditions of the Danube-Auen have already improved in important areas. Furthermore, future projects and collaborations are intended to enhance the quality of the river landscape.
castleORTH National Park Centre
The SchlossORTH National Park Center is a destination for excursions, a venue for events, and at the same time the information center for the Donau-Auen National Park. Particularly popular with visitors is the Auerlebnisgelände Schlossinsel, as it showcases the animals and plants of the river landscape.
Welcome to the gateway to the Au
Schloss Orth has a moving history. In the 12th century, it was initially built as a medieval castle, later it was the hunting castle of Crown Prince Rudolf. From 1950 onwards, it served as a museum site. After renovation and restoration, it reopened in 2005 as the SchlossORTH National Park Center.
Since then, the information desk and visitor center of the national park have been located here. Therefore, individual guests, groups, kindergartens and schools are warmly welcome here.
Donau-Auen National Park: Free-flowing river, wild forest
With more than 9,600 hectares, the Danube Delta National Park preserves the last great riverine landscape in Central Europe. Upon its establishment in 1996, this gem of nature was granted lasting international protection. Since then, nature has been able to flourish here free from economic constraints.
Innovative revitalization projects reconnects side streams to the river flow and promotes natural Danube banks. As a result, the riparian forests develop into species-rich forest wilderness. In accordance with the motto „Free River. Wild Forest,“ the original natural character returns to the floodplain landscape. Additionally, rare animal and plant species have returned or have improved their populations.
With its visitor facilities, excursions and events, the national park is therefore accessible to visitors. At the same time, it is a regional center for environmental education and a popular destination for excursions.
Donau-Auen National Park in 3D: Castle Island and Lounge
Two free 3D tours already take you to Schloss Orth in advance. In the Nationalpark Lounge, the DonAUräume exhibition shows you the first basics about the Donau-Auen National Park and the floodplain forest. On the Schlossinsel, you then discover the habitats, animals and plants of the river landscape. These include European marsh turtles, native otters and an underwater observation station full of fish. Both tours are also available in German and English, with videos and documents.
Under one roof you will find:
- Tourism and National Park information point with booking and shop
- Exhibition DonAUräume and National Park Lounge
- Auerlebnisgelände Schlossinsel with underwater observation station
- Observation tower with the exhibition "Im Aufwind. The return of the sea eagles"
- Tournament courtyard with the plant presentation "Pannonian Gardens
- the museumORTH, which focuses on the history of the Danube municipality of Orth
Contact
Information point schlossORTH National Park Centre
Schlossplatz 1, 2304 Orth/Danube
Tel. 02212/3555
Email: schlossorth@donauauen.at
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