- location_on Austria - Niederösterreich, Wien - Bruck an der Leitha, Gänserndorf, Wien Umgebung, Wien
- straighten 100.69km²
- link https://www.donauauen.at/
- groups Nationalpark Donau-Auen GmbH
The Donau-Auen National Park preserves the last large floodplain landscape in Central Europe over an area of more than 9,600 hectares. It extends across the provinces of Vienna and Lower Austria. When it was founded in 1996, this natural jewel was placed under long-term international protection. Since then, flora and fauna have been able to flourish here free from economic constraints. The protected area can be visited for walking, hiking and cycling and there is no entrance fee. However, the applicable legal regulations must be observed, including the requirement to use paths. The marked hiking trails and designated cycle routes are not permitted to be left. The schlossORTH National Park Centre in Orth an der Donau and the National Park House wien-lobAU in Vienna's 22nd district serve as contact points for guests. Information and booking centre, excursion destination and event venue all under one roof.
Rules
Entry behavior
Cycling activities
Designated paths/places
ATTENTION: Cycling is not permitted in the national park between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise (Management plan 2019 - 2028, p.61).
Horse riding activities
Motorized activities
Excluding authorised persons.
Water activities
Motorized boats are generally not permitted on the side arms. On those banks of the Danube where visitors are permitted to enter from the water and via land (see Waterway Traffic Regulations), landing for motorized boats is also permitted (Management Plan 2019 - 2028, p.62-63).
Designated side arms may be navigated with non-motorized boats, but the banks may not be entered. Landing and entering the banks is permitted on certain sections of the Danube bank, see Waterway Traffic Regulations. In addition, the national park administration can temporarily close side arms in the event of nature conservation measures and/or flood or low water events (Management Plan 2019- 2028, p. 63).
Mountain activities
Stay activities
Air activities
General behavior
Prohibition of commercial use and/or the construction of shelters, hiding places for camouflage, etc.
It is forbidden to create noise that is detrimental to the natural environment.
The removal of natural materials (picking flowers, mushrooms, berries, nuts, river pebbles, etc.) for personal use does not constitute interference within the meaning of the national park laws. Use for commercial purposes is not permitted. Strictly protected plants may not be collected (Management Plan 2019-2028, p. 64).
The removal of natural materials (picking flowers, mushrooms, berries, nuts, river pebbles, etc.) for personal use does not constitute interference within the meaning of the national park laws. Use for commercial purposes is not permitted. Strictly protected plants may not be collected (Management Plan 2019-2028, p. 64).
The removal of natural materials (picking flowers, mushrooms, berries, nuts, river pebbles, etc.) for personal use does not constitute interference within the meaning of the national park laws. Use for commercial purposes is not permitted. Strictly protected plants may not be collected (Management Plan 2019-2028, p. 64).
On those bank areas of the Danube and at the natural bathing areas shown on the maps, where visitors are permitted to enter from the water and via the land (see Waterways Traffic Regulations), bathing is also permitted as a common use of a public body of water in accordance with $ 8 (Water Rights Act) in accordance with the natural conditions available to everyone at their own risk (Management Plan 2019 - 2028, p.62).
Exception from the prohibition by acquiring a fishing license from the authorities responsible for fishing in waters designated for fishing, see explanations in the Management Plan 2019 -2028 p. 64 fl.