Districts & Neighborhoods in Klosterneuburg

There are seven cadastral communities in Klosterneuburg, further split into districts and neighborhoods.

Höflein an der Donau

With an area of 3.91 square kilometers, Höflein boasts 806 residents.Rising 172 meters above sea level, the site is on the north side of the Vienna Woods.The area is roughly two and a half kilometers long and around three hundred meters wide. From France to the Mediterranean Sea, the northernmost foothills of the Alps, the Hundsberg and the Eichberg round it from the south. From the north side, it is limited by the Danube’s right bank.The river runs across the Höflein area, more especially between river kilometers 1945.7 and 1947.9.

The only river in Europe where the flow is measured upstream—that is, in the opposite direction—is this one.Höflein is roughly 1946 kilometers from the Black Sea’s mouth, more precisely from the old lighthouse in Sulina.The Danube River could regularly cause disastrous floods that seriously damage the town of Höflein.Especially demanding were the years 1862, 1899, 1954, 2002, and 2013.

Originally recorded as “cellula Houilin,” the site dates back to 1148/50.The name probably meant a small farm with a chapel during that time.

Officially opened on June 23, 1870, the Franz-Josefs-Bahn’s tracks were laid close to Höflein in 1867.The second track was commissioned on June 1, 1885, thus a stop was set aside.Twelve trains overall would stop in Höflein every day during that period.Following route electrification, the Vienna-Tulln fast transit service was launched on October 1, 1978.

Having mined Greifenstein sandstone since the Middle Ages, the quarries were quite economically important.Piling extra material—large stones were used to strengthen the riverbank—between the Danube and the railway embankment created a wide strip known as the “leveling” during the process of regulating the river.1925 saw resolution of this matter.

Up until October 15, 1938, Höflein stayed an autonomous community.On this day, Höflein became formally a part of Greater Vienna together with a number of nearby towns.Not returning to Lower Austria until September 1, 1954, Höflein Along with the cadastral communities of Kierling, Kritzendorf, Maria Gugging, Weidling, and Weidlingbach, it then became part of the municipality of Klosterneuburg.

Sights in Hoflein:

Hauerhof: Hauptstrasse 111, a two-story 16th-century Hauerhof still in its original form with a staggered front and hipped roof, records the Höflein quarrying output.
“Toll station”: Hauptstraße 11, here the production of the Höflein quarries was documented.
Quarries: there have been several quarries since the Middle Ages (Klosterbruch, Weißhappelbruch (Red Quarry), Maria Theresia Quarry and Greifensteinerbruch), and building blocks for Klosterneuburg Abbey and St. Stephen’s Cathedral come from here.
St. Margareta Parish Church : The 12th-century church is located on the Kirchenberg and was probably also built as a castle chapel. It is a fortified church in the Romanesque style, which was first mentioned in documents in the early 12th century. The baroque high altar from 1725 is attributed to the engineer-architect Mathias Steindl. In the church park (former cemetery) stands the baroque figure of St. nepumuk

Kierling

At 3,243 Kierling is a modern rural community. Its total area is 11.5 square kilometers and its border runs 25 kilometers. At the town center, the elevation is 213 meters; on the Hohenau, it is 445 meters.Four kilometers west of the town center of Klosterneuburg lies the town. Its elongated form sets it apart; its extensions match the form of an arrowhead. Maria Gugging’s town in the west also marks her border.The B14 federal road and the Kierlingbach stream physically split Kierling.

The village is in the Kierlingtal; the slopes of the Wienerwaldberge run north and south. As thus, the village is limited from the south by Weidlingtal and from the north by Hadersfeld and Kritzendorf.Document from as early as 1072/91 mentions Kierling.The name of the place would suggest that people living there belonged to a society governed by a church.Until the 1930s, Kierling was a beloved summer spot that has effectively kept its natural temperature inclination over years. Only two percent of the whole area is under development right now.

Kierling offers its locals a range of facilities and services. Together with a modern kindergarten and crèche, an elementary school providing after-school care, these comprise a municipal building housing the local administration, medical practices, offices, and a hairdresser. In the town also are a public library, a pharmacy, and a museum. To handle their healthcare needs, residents can find general practitioners and specialists in the public telephone directory.The Kierlingtal area consists of four supermarkets: Klosterneuburg, Kierling, Ma. Gugging. Moreover, a tobacconist is available. Kierling also boasts a vibrant business community thanks to the several medium-sized and small companies running in a range of sectors.
For many years, the public and visitors have had the chance to savor five small wine bars in addition to three prestigious restaurants: Kierlingerhof, Lämmerhof, and Redlingerhütte.Farmlands covering meadows, forests, and cultivated areas greatly affect infrastructure and landscape preservation.In Kierling, you will find a unique sight usually only found in the Alps: cows grazing on pastures and taking part in the yearly “Almabtrieb” in the autumn.Kierling is well-known for its immaculate hunting areas, which let both locals and guests enjoy the thrill of the hunt. Moreover, the area boasts a great number of amazing hiking paths sure to enthrall those who enjoy the natural surroundings.

Apart from their main responsibilities, the voluntary fire brigade participates actively in several social events.

Kierling boasts many carefully maintained and restored historical sites.The Kierlinger Bürgerverein has been doing rather brilliantly for many years. As part of their activities, they founded the Kierling Museum; since 2019, it is regarded as a Universal Museum. The museum boasts local history displays, a commercial collection, and a cookbook including gastronomy kitchen recipes. Notable among other things is the outdoor wagon complex, the biggest Allmayer silhouette collection in the world, and the only mobile field oven left from the monarchy in Austria.

Sights worth mentioning are:

Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul with old Romanesque foundation walls of the original church, the interior of the neo-Romanesque church is in Art Nouveau style – a very beautiful vicarage is in the vicinity
Nepomuk statue: The baroque sandstone figure was donated by Thomas Piringer in 1722
Trinity Chapel
Karl Wunderl memorial plaque on the church square
Schubert lime tree
Franz Kafka: bust on Himmelbauerplatz, memorial room in the Hoffmann sanatorium (place of death 1924)
Observatory at the Haschof: the second largest private observatory in Europe
Rosalia material by E. Rothansl
Some other small monuments.

Kritzendorf

Comprising 2457 residents, the small village of Kritzendorf is north of Klosterneuburg. Rising on the slopes of the Vienna Woods, it offers breathtaking views of the Danube.With a 12.3 square kilometer cadastral area, the historic towns of Oberkritzendorf and Unterkritzendorf—known for their bottleneck—as well as more modern settlements on hillsides, in side valleys, and in the Danube valley are included. Along with the Weißer Hof, it also includes the bulk of the Garden settlement “Schwarze Au,” the allotment associations “Rollfahre” and “Pionierinsel,” and a little stretch on the other bank of the Danube beneath the Tuttendörfels. Forests on hilltops, vineyards all around the slopes, and a floodplain forest in the Danube valley define the topography of the area.

The name “Kritzendorf” was known even in 1108; it is believed to have derived from the personal name “Križan.”The Bronze Age marks the earliest recorded proof of human civilization.Arable farming may have been already practiced in the floodplain at that period, and flooding could have been a naturally occurring source of fertilizer.Viticulture has existed from before the Roman age.The Unter- and Oberkritzendorf settlement cores have at least eleventh century history. The oldest still-in-use cellars today were constructed in the 13th and 14th centuries.

Thanks to the Danube control and the Franz-Josefs-Bahn, Kritzendorf has become rather well-liked among Vienna citizens as a summer vacation destination.Built initially as a bathing ship, the Kritzendorf swimming pool boasts a rich history going back to 1903. When it first opened, it was among the first outdoor swimming pools in the world; swimmers have come to adore it ever then.

The Riedenwanderweg was developed some years ago in the Weinrieden.From the exhibit boards, visitors can learn about viticulture including grape varietals and regional specialties.The nature adventure trail is reachable from Unterkritzendorf.Discover Kritzendorf’s distinctive natural and cultural setting at twenty different stations.The forest devotional, sometimes referred to as the “image oak,” sits at the highest point.

Constructed in 1460, the Church of St. Vitus served as a division of St. Martin until 1783.The parish has been independent since then and is now under the direction of the Klosterneuburg Abbey canons.The active Kritzendorf community offers several amenities and services. These comprise a kindergarten, an outdoor school, a private elementary school for the school sisters, and a public elementary school. The Brothers of Mercy also run a respectable assisted living facility and nursing home in the village. On hand to provide the residents with healthcare are several doctors. History and culture vultures would find great value in Kritzendorf’s village museum, which highlights its rich legacy. About daily needs, there’s a small grocery with a post office connected. The village has several wine bars and inns as well, providing dining and social venues. Not least of all, Kritzendorf has an economic zone near the textile miller that offers businesses opportunity to flourish.Fishermen have lots of venues to enjoy their hobby thanks to the manmade pond in Hirschengesse and the dredged Silver Lake.Tenants only are allowed to go hunting.

Sightseeing attractions:

Parish Church of St. Vitus: built around 1460. The Gothic nave and the masonry of the tower remained largely unchanged. The neo-Gothic sacristy and side chapel, like the vicarage, were built towards the end of the 19th century. A cross-shaped baptismal font was embedded in the floor of the nave in 1993. In front of the sacristy baroque statues of St. Antonius v. Padua and St. John V. Nepomuk. War memorial and Vitus column at Vitusplatz. On the side wall of the cemetery chapel the “War Welfare Mosaic”.
Marterln: The Mohswinckler crosses (one at the entrance to Unterkritzendorf, one at Kritzendorf train station) were erected in 1678 and have been moved several times since then. The White Cross on Steingasse was erected at the same time as a beetle cross. The Herzogenburger Marterl just before the end of the town is also called the parish border marterl.
Harvest farms: Katharinenhof (Hauptstrasse 9), Florianer Hof (Bahnhof 3), Schlierbacher Hof (Bahnhof 14), Mauerbacher Hof (Hauptstrasse 85), Edelhof (Hauptstrasse 93).
Strombad: Rondeau, “bridge”, weather house and cabin wings were designed in 1927 by architect Heinz Rollig, several “stilt houses” by famous architects of the interwar period.
Educational trails: nature adventure trail (beginning: Kierlinger Gasse) and Riedenwanderweg (beginning: Neudauerstraße/Hoheneggersteig).
Village museum: focus on local history, agriculture and housekeeping, viticulture, local culture. Viewing by appointment on Tel. 0699 / 11492256 (Mr. Mitsch) or 02243 / 24666 (Mr. Gattringer)

Maria Gugging

Maria Gugging, a small community tucked away in the Vienna Woods, boasts 1173 residents. This wonderful site in Hagenthale, 246 meters above sea level, offers a calm and lovely scene.First known as “Kukkingin” in the eleventh century, the siteThis appellation first surfaced under the personal name Goggo.

From the eleventh to the nineteenth centuries, Maria Gugging’s economy was mostly dominated by viticulture according historical accounts.From the nineteenth century until the interwar years, the site was a much sought-after summer vacation spot.

First built in a pavilion system, the Donauklinikum was Austria’s first modern psychiatric clinic opened in 1885.Established by Primarius DDr. Leo Navratil, the “House of Artists” has become rather well-known worldwide since 1981.In 2006, the Council of Ministers decided to establish an international research institute based on the hospital’s premises.Established in 2009, the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) aims to carry out fundamental scientific research and provide prospective researchers with chances for education and training.Maria Gugging also boasts a supermarket, three hardworking farmers, and a volunteer fire department.

In 1913 the foundation stone for the Maria Gugging pilgrimage site was laid and the Austrian Portiuncula Church “Maria, Queen of the Angels” opened. Considered as a masterpiece of Nazarene-Byzantine art, this church isBuilt in 1925, the Lourdes Grotto of Vienna Woods is considered as the most accurate re-creation of Lourdes in Austria. Called affectionately the “Waldesdom,” it is a secondary site of pilgrimage.Nestled in a rock niche, the grotto houses a truly miraculous image that Prelate Ignaz Seipel solemnly consecrated in 1925.

The 1891-consecrated Church of St. Joseph has been a pilgrimage site since the Holy Year 2000. Built on grounds of IST Austria, this magnificent Art Nouveau church features a modern winged altar added in 1996.Cardinal Professor.Christoph Schönborn underlined during an interview with the ORF the significance of the Maria Gugging pilgrimage site for the Archdiocese of Vienna during the anniversary pilgrimage in the Holy Year 2000.The cardinal also mentioned that in 2000 the Vienna Archdiocese had a significant celebration from the anniversary pilgrimage. Maria Gugging is a well-known location now among the major pilgrimage sites in Austria. It is proudly the most often visited site in the Vienna Archdiocese.

More Attractions:

Franz Josef monument, a stone with a small commemorative plaque on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the government from 1848 to 1908, on the main street by the church
Red Cross: wooden cross with the Mater tools of Christ, renewed in 1988 by the Beautification Association
Bell shrine: served as a belfry and place of worship until 1915
Plague Cross (Turkish Marterl)

Weidling

Comprising 3212 people, Weidling is a small town. It is gently hidden in a breathtaking environment surrounded by hills and rich, forested mountains. Among well-known ones are the Buchberg, Haschberg, Leopoldsberg, Kahlenberg, Exelberg, and Hermannskogel.The Weidlingbach and Rotgrabenbach rivers came together at Street and Ditch’s site.Middle of the town sits a lovely triangle square.Thought to have derived from the Slavic name “Waldbach,” the name “Widenice” first appears in 1108.

Weidling developed as a popular summer vacation spot and a major health resort in the 1800s.One of the noteworthy results of this is the outstanding array of villas that developed in the later half of the 19th century and early 20th century.Built in 1908 to link Weidling and the Klosterneuburg Weidling station, a 3.7-kilometer “electric trolley and bus line”Built between 1919 and 1927 especially for the movement of lumber, a narrow-gauge railway was constructed beside Reichergasse.

Many wineries and bars nowadays are kindly inviting you to enjoy their specialties and experience.Weidling has many facilities including restaurants, hotels, stores, a volunteer fire department, a kindergarten, and an elementary school.The town center provides a flexible area to host several kinds of activities.Regular events featuring a variety of artists and groups—including the Weidling Cultural Association—occide at the site.

There was building of a Gothic chapel between 1403 and 1407. The parish church known today as St. Peter and Paul sprang from the enlargement of the nave, church tower, and sacristy by 1831.Consider the breathtaking modern stained glass windows, which so brilliantly depict St. Peter and Paul.The Weidlinger Friedhof is, most people know, the burial place for the 1713 plague victims.The site boasts a remarkable collection of historical and Biedermeier grave monuments today.Not important people also found their last resting place at Weidling.Among the notable persons buried nearby are the orientalist Josef Freiherr von Hammer-Purgstall, poet Nikolaus Lenau, and Cajetan Felders.

Sights in Weidling:

Schredermühle: the only complex preserved from the former five mills, Weidlingbachgasse 16,
Turkish cross: on the Haschberg, Lange Gasse, wooden cross as a reminder of the devastation of 1683
Agnesbründl: on the Jägerwiese on the Hermannskogel
White Cross – numerous villas: late 19th, early 20th century

Weidlingbach

Part of the city of Klosterneuburg, Weidlingbach is a place and cadastral municipality in Lower Austria.

Rising in the upper section of the Weidlingbach area, the settlement seems to be a small village. On the picturesque Simonsberg plateau, the town lies sandwiched between Steinrieglstrace and Sieveringer Strace.

One well-known neighbourhood is Wienerwaldsiedlung. Scheiblingstein, which falls in Vienna’s northwest suburbs, is a part of the Weidlingbach cadastral municipality. Scheiblingstein gets its name from a Roman milestone some hundred meters southeast of the settlement, now surrounded by forest. Purkersdorf forest office owned Scheiblingstein in the 16th and 17th centuries. It mostly consisted of run-down shabby woodcutter huts in the 19th century.

Official records pinpoint the site as a Neolithic hilltop settlement.

The site originally went as Weydingpach in 1366.Former lumberjack town Weidlingbach still had some of the huts the lumberjacks constructed in 1787.In 1669, this was the site of a monastery estate under building.Charcoal manufacture surged in the Weidlingbach area.Further illustrations of this are the street names Vorderer and Hinterer Köhlergraben.There was building of a road connecting Weidlingbach in 1884.

The Austrian directory states that in 1938 the municipality of Weidlingbach had six innkeepers, two grocers, a wood merchant, a cobbler, and a carpenter.

This area has become well-known mostly due to the several forest huts—including Toiflhütte, Windischhütte, Rieglerhütte, and s’Häuserl am Roan.Near Windischhütte, car drivers enjoy the health trail.

Maria Namen Chapel: built in 1932 as a branch of the Weidling parish church by master builder Josef Schömer
Wienerwald Heroes’ Monument: Twelve meter high central building, memorial to those who died in World War I
Chapel St. Hubertus: in Scheiblingstein, simple local chapel, was built in 1954/55