IIASA, Vienna

Name: IIASA
Address: 1 Schlossplatz, Vienna, Austria

#109 among attractions in Vienna

Forts and castles, Historical place

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Laxenburg castles are imperial palaces and castles outside Vienna, in the town of Laxenburg owned in equal parts by Vienna and Lower Austria. The castles became a Habsburg possession in 1333 and formerly served as a summer retreat, along with Schönbrunn palace, for the imperial Habsburg dynasty. Blauer Hof Palace was the birthplace of some members of the royal family, including Crown Prince Rudolf. Another castle nearby is named Franzensburg castle. ()

Local name: Schlösser von Laxenburg Coordinates: 48°4'4"N, 16°21'30"E

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1 SchlossplatzVienna Austria

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IIASA – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Franzensburg, Palais Kaunitz-Wittgenstein, Wiener Neustadt Canal, Freibad Laxenburg.

0.7 miE
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Franzensburg, Vienna
18 min walk • Nestled in the idyllic park of Laxenburg just outside Vienna, the Franzensburg castle stands as a testament to the romantic architectural whimsy of the early 19th century. This enchanting castle, which appears to float on a tranquil lake, is a highlight for visitors...
~950 ftSW
Palace
Palais Kaunitz-Wittgenstein, Guntramsdorf
5 min walk • The Palais Kaunitz-Wittgenstein is a Baroque palace built in 1703 in Laxenburg, Lower Austria. Initially used as a summer residence, the palace also served as a museum, an educational institute, and a community center.
0.6 miNW
Canal
Wiener Neustadt Canal, Guntramsdorf
17 min walk • The Wiener Neustadt Canal was Austria's only shipping canal, originally meant to reach to Trieste. It became operational in 1803 and ceased to be used for transportation before World War I.
0.7 miS
48°3'31"N • 16°21'14"E
Freibad Laxenburg, Vienna
18 min walk • Watersports, Amusement park, Swimming
1.5 miNE
Town, Area
Achau, Vienna
37 min walk • Achau is a town in the district of Mödling in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.
~1490 ftW
Town, Area
Laxenburg, Vienna
8 min walk • Laxenburg is a market town in the district of Mödling, in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. Located about 20 km south of the Austrian capital Vienna, it is chiefly known for the Laxenburg castles, which, beside Schönbrunn, served as the most important summer retreat of the Habsburg monarchs.

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Which popular attractions are close to IIASA?

Nearby attractions include Palais Kaunitz-Wittgenstein, Guntramsdorf (5 min walk), Laxenburg, Vienna (8 min walk), Wiener Neustadt Canal, Guntramsdorf (17 min walk), Franzensburg, Vienna (18 min walk).

How to get to IIASA by public transport?

The nearest stations to IIASA:

Bus

Laxenburg Franz-Joseph-Platz • Lines: 200, 210, 215, 216, 217, 329 (4 min walk)
Laxenburg Eduard-Hartmann-Platz • Lines: 215, 216, 217 (5 min walk)

Train

Laxenburg-Biedermannsdorf (18 min walk)
Achau (33 min walk)

IIASA, Vienna

Facts and practical information

Vienna plan & book

IIASA – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Franzensburg, Vienna

Palais Kaunitz-Wittgenstein, Guntramsdorf

Wiener Neustadt Canal, Guntramsdorf

Freibad Laxenburg, Vienna

Achau, Vienna

Laxenburg, Vienna

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to IIASA?

How to get to IIASA by public transport?