Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Deutsch-Altenburg, take a stroll around the
Kurpark
(spa gardens), situated alongside the
Danube.
Kulturfabrik
(
www.kulturfabrik-hainburg.at
;
Kulturplatz 1; 10am-5pm mid-Mar-mid-Nov)
Situated 3.8km east of
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, this 'Culture Factory' is a museum depot for the archaeological
riches of the region. It stages changing exhibitions mostly based on its own collection;
see the website for details about what's currently on show.
The building in which the depot is housed is an interesting landmark in itself. It dates
back to 1847 and was erected on the Danube to manufacture cigarettes and cigars, doing
so until the local industry ran out of puff here in the 1990s. Today it has been refurbished
with a glass wall fronting the river, offering magnificent views. Entry is via a glass and
mirrored lift from street level. The
fenestra
(Latin for 'window') cafe offers fantastic views
over the river, best enjoyed sipping coffee or nibbling a snack.
MUSEUM
Sleeping & Eating
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, with its pretty
Kurpark,
spa facilities and location near the
Danube, is far more appealing than Petronell -Carnuntum.
HOTEL
$
Gasthof Hotel zum Amphitheater
( 627 37;
www.zum-amphitheater.at
;
Wienerstrasse 51, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg; s/d €35/60; )
Rising
up opposite the amphitheatre, this friendly, family-run hotel is packed with local atmo-
sphere; rooms are spacious and some have views over the fields or amphitheatre.
Pension Riedmüller
( 624 73-0;
www.tiscover.at/riedmueller.hotels
; Badgasse 28, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg; s/d €30/60; )
This ba-
sic hotel has massage facilities, free bike use for guests and organises tours or helps with
bike tours to Bratislava (€50 each way). The rooms are fine, but the delicious apple stru-
del downstairs in the cafe is even better.
HOTEL
$
HOTEL
$
Hotel-Gasthof Stöckl
( 623 37;
www.gasthof-stoeckl.at
;
Hauptplatz 3, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg; s/d €46/70; )
Comfort-
able, centrally located hotel with a solar-heated outdoor pool, and a sauna and steam
bath.
