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Vienna Woods and Mayerling Half Day Trip

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Opening Hours

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  • Departure time: 09:15am.
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    Duration

    clock4 hours 45 minutes

    What It Is

    • A half day tour from Vienna to Vienna Wood and the Mayerling hunting lodge.
    • Vienna Woods are a forested highland area that sit in the states of Lower Austria and Vienna.
    • They form the northeastern foothills of the Northern Limestone Alps.
    • The wooded recreation area spreads 45km long and 30 km wide and offer a popular escape from the city.
    • The woods have been populated since the 8th century and were principally used as a hunting ground for royalty.
    • The woods are famous because royalty were found dead here in a hunting lodge. It's thought that Baroness Mary Vetsera was killed by her husband the Crown Prince Rudolf who then committed suicide.
    • Seegrotte Lake sits inside the Vienna Woods and is the largest underground lake in Europe. The underground cave was once a mine until 105 years ago a blasting operation flooded it with 20 million liters of water.
    • The lake is 6,200 square meters and has a blue/ turquoise tint to it.

    Your Experience With Vienna Woods and Mayerling Half Day Trip

    • Depart Vienna on a modern coach and take a scenic drive through the picturesque Helenental Valley.
    • Escape the city and head to the forested Vienna Woods, located on the outskirts of the Vienna.
    • Visit Mayerling town's historic hunting lodge and memorial chapel.
    • Head to the Cistercian Heiligenkreuz Abbey and visit the medieval tomb of the last Babenberger.
    • Enjoy a boat ride on Europe's largest underground lake and explore the underground cave system.
    • Drive past the Roman city of Baden, which is famous for its hot springs.
    • Head back to Vienna.

    What Vienna Woods and Mayerling Half Day Trip Includes?

    • Enterance ticket.
    • Professional guide.
    • Air-conditioned coach transfer.
    • Boat ride at the Seegrotte.

    Things Before Go

    • Make sure you pack a day bag with snacks, water and money for meals or gratuities.

    Tips

    • Don't forget to check your departure location as they change during the winter and summer.

    Is It Suitable for Me?

    • Great for those looking for a recreational activity.
    • Perfect for those wanting time out of the city.
    • Ideal for historians.

    Travellers Talk

    • The Vienna Woods and Mayerling Half-Day tour is rated 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor with customers calling it "a great escape from the city" that offerd "picturesque scenery".

    Best Times to Visit

    • This tour always departs in the morning and there's no alternate time.

    Ticket Information


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      Address / Pick up Location

      • Tours currently depart from Sudtiroler Platz.
      • From the 24th March 2018 onwards tours depart from Operngasse 8, next to the State Opera.

      Disabled Access

      • This guided tours is not accessible for wheelchair users.

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