Berndorf: Discover Style Classes, Culture and Trails

Berndorf combines unusual industrial culture with distinctive buildings and outdoor experiences. The Berndorf Style Classes are particularly characteristic: their interiors are unique in the world, as each classroom was designed in a different historical architectural style. The Style Classes were created in 1908–1909 next to St Margaret’s Church and give a stay in Berndorf a cultural profile that goes beyond an ordinary city tour.

Cultural History with Special Places

Anyone interested in the development of cities, architecture and regional history will find an important point of interest at the krupp stadt museum BERNDORF. The permanent exhibition covers the life and work of the Krupp family as well as Berndorf’s development into an industrial town. Special exhibitions are also held there every year. The museum’s history also includes its relocation in 2005/06 to the former Consumanstalt in the Wurstfabrik.

A visit to the Berndorf Style Classes is particularly easy to plan: guided tours are scheduled for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 2:00 p.m., with no advance booking required. The Berndorf Municipal Theatre also reflects the historical importance of the town. It was built in 1897/98 by Hermann Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner to mark the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph’s reign.

Several religious buildings add further architectural accents. St Margaret’s Church houses a 20-tonne bronze high altar with an larger-than-life statue of Saint Margaret. St Mary’s Church is designed as a single-nave neo-Gothic church and has a 42-metre-high façade tower. The Hermann Krupp Temple complements the scene with its Ionic-column temple design and copper roof.

Hiking, Cycling and Water Experiences

Berndorf also offers opportunities to combine culture with exercise. Numerous hiking trails and a nature trail lead directly from the town centre to the lookout tower and the shelter at Guglzipf. This allows you to combine your stay with an excursion to a viewpoint and a hike without giving up the town’s cultural focus.

For a longer tour, the 29.5-kilometre Triestingtal Cycle Path is available, running through Berndorf town centre. The precise route length is helpful for planning the day when organising a cycling trip or combining different types of excursions. As another experience, the Centrelax adventure pool has a 68-metre-long water slide with light effects.

Regional Impressions

The Berndorf farmers’ market also adds a recurring regional highlight to the annual calendar. It takes place from April to December on the first Saturday of every month. Products on offer include bread, meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, honey, as well as milk and cheese products.

A holiday apartment in Berndorf is an interesting choice for travellers who want to combine cultural and active days in one stay.

Discover More Places

If you would like to compare Berndorf with other destinations, you can find the neighbouring pages here: Alland, Schönau An Der Triesting, Pfaffstätten, Weissenbach An Der Triesting, Traiskirchen, Baden, Teesdorf and Mayerling.

To the higher-level travel overview: Baden.