Gänserndorf (German pronunciation: [ˈɡɛnzɐnˌdɔʁf] ) is a town on the Marchfeld in the state of Lower Austria, Austria and is the capital of Gänserndorf district. It lies about 20 km northeast of Vienna, to which it is connected by both the Angerner Straße (Bundesstraße, or federal highway, 8) and the North railway line.

Gänserndorf
Town hall
Town hall
Coat of arms of Gänserndorf
Gänserndorf is located in Austria
Gänserndorf
Gänserndorf
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°20′26″N 16°43′03″E / 48.34056°N 16.71750°E / 48.34056; 16.71750
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictGänserndorf
Government
 • MayorRené Lobner (ÖVP)
Area
 • Total
30.56 km2 (11.80 sq mi)
Elevation
167 m (548 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total
11,404
 • Density370/km2 (970/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2230
Area code02282
Vehicle registrationGF
Websitewww.gaenserndorf.at

Landscape Park

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Landscape Park in Gänserndorf covers an area of approximately 70,000 square metres (17 acres) and is heavily used as a recreational area. The park offers pedestrian pathways as well as many bike paths along a willow-tree lined creek.

Kellergasse

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Kellergasse is especially beautiful with ravines, vineyards, cellar tours, baroque palaces, many museums, the Museum Niedersulz, and the most fascinating floodplains of Central Europe.

Town hall

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With the town hall historically rebuilt in 1925 Gänserndorf is protected as a historic monument and presents itself with 24 decorated windows during Christmas time.

Summer events

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Gänserndorf is well known for its summer events including art gallery openings, book readings and concerts, live music programs and many other festivals. The city and county of Gänserndorf host many activities in the warm months that are always well attended.

References

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  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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