The district capital of Tulln is both a charming small town offering a high quality of life and leisure activities, and a hub for the entire region. The garden city of Tulln is particularly well-known for its inviting, beautifully blooming green spaces and recreational areas, as well as for its unique location on the Danube and its diverse array of art and cultural offerings.
Experiences in the Garden and Art City of
You can immerse yourself in Tulln’s green oases especially at the GARTEN TULLN grounds, Europe’s first ecological garden show, which features over 70 show gardens and offers garden enthusiasts a wealth of inspiration. Winding paths through the water park—accessible on foot, by bike, canoe, or pedal boat—lead from GARTEN TULLN directly to the city center and the blossoming Danube promenade in just a few minutes. The promenade is an attractive recreational space with picnic lawns, featuring outstanding landscaping. The popular and bustling Danube embankment—like all of Tulln’s other green spaces—is maintained by Tulln’s city gardeners using purely ecological methods.
Experience Culture, Culinary Delights, and Shopping Pleasures
A great tip for balmy summer nights are concerts in the unique setting of the Donaubühne, right on the banks of the great river. For art and culture enthusiasts, the garden city’s wide range of offerings centered around its most famous son, Egon Schiele, is especially recommended: In addition to his birthplace, visitors can explore the modern Egon Schiele Museum and a themed trail that winds through the entire city. For refreshments, the many restaurants with their idyllic outdoor seating areas offer a nearly Mediterranean flair. Tulln’s vibrant downtown offers plenty of small gifts for yourself and others, where you can stroll to your heart’s content—both outdoors and sheltered from the wind and weather: The “Rosenarcade” shopping center is located right on the main square and, with its variety of stores, invites you to enjoy a leisurely shopping experience.
A City Rich in History
Tulln’s history stretches far back: During the Roman Empire, Tulln served as the cavalry fort “Comagena,” securing the Noric Limes directly on the Danube. Artifacts from Tulln’s founding era can be admired at the Roman Museum. The Romanesque ossuary (c. 1240), the Minorite Church (1732–39), the city tower (16th century), numerous Gothic and Baroque buildings, and many other sights make Tulln a city brimming with artistic and cultural treasures.
