Nationalpark Donau-Auen Niederösterreich

National Park

The Donau-Auen National Park preserves the last large floodplain landscape in Central Europe over an area of more than 9,600 hectares. It stretches across the federal states of Vienna and Lower Austria. When it was founded in 1996, this natural jewel was placed under international protection. Since then, flora and fauna have been able to develop here free from economic constraints. The protected area can be visited for walking, hiking and cycling and admission is free. However, the applicable legal regulations must be respected, including the requirement to use paths. It is not permitted to leave the marked hiking trails and designated cycle routes. The first place for visitors to go is the schlossORTH National Park Center in Orth an der Donau. Information point, excursion destination and event location all under one roof. Guided tours with a ranger can also be booked here.

Rules

Entry behavior

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Entering off the beaten path is forbidden

Cycling activities

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Cycling is only allowed on

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).

Snow activities

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Cross-country skiing is forbidden on

Designated paths/places during Nighttime

Cross-country skiing is permitted in the national park between one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset. The creation of cross-country ski trails is not permitted (see Management Plan 2019 - 2028, p. 63)

Horse riding activities

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Horse riding is forbidden

Motorized activities

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Motor vehicle is forbidden

Excluding authorised persons.

Water activities

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Diving is forbidden

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Water sports with swimming aids is forbidden

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Watercrafts (without motor) is forbidden

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).

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Watercrafts motorized is forbidden

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).

Mountain activities

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Climbing is forbidden

Stay activities

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Camping is forbidden

Air activities

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Air sport (starting and landing) is forbidden

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Drones/model planes is forbidden

Prohibition applies below a flight altitude of 500 m above ground (Lower Austrian National Park Act, §5).

General behavior

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Dogs with leash is allowed

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Noise (tape recorders, players) is forbidden

It is forbidden to create noise that is detrimental to the natural environment.

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Fire is forbidden

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Disposing of waste is forbidden

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Collecting plants is forbidden

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).

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Mushroom collecting is forbidden

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).

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Collecting minerals/fossils is forbidden

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).

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Cutting or injuring trees is forbidden

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Feeding animals is forbidden

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Swimming is forbidden

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).

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Fishing is forbidden

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.

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Photographing/filming is forbidden

Prohibition of commercial use and/or the construction of shelters, hiding places for camouflage, etc.