Felixdorf: Textile History, the Piesting and the Cycle Path

Felixdorf combines historical traces, the landscape along the Piesting and a well-described cycle path with specific places for varied holiday days. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Felixdorf can therefore plan their stay according to different interests: local history and architecture, exercise along the river, or time at the forest playground and outdoor swimming pool.

Historical Traces in the Townscape

A striking example is the little bell house at Hauptplatz 3. It is protected as a historic monument by ordinance and was renovated in 2002. The town hall at Hauptstraße 31 also points to the history of the town: it was built in 1900 by Wenzel Wegwarth. Both buildings offer specific points of reference for anyone who wants to get to know Felixdorf not only as a starting point for excursions, but also through its townscape.

The industrial past reaches back even further. The Felixdorf weaving mill and finishing plant was founded in 1868 by a group of industrialists and merchants for large-scale production. In the age of industrial progress, Felixdorf developed into a centre of the textile industry. This development gives the municipality a historical focus that can easily be combined with a walk through the town, without limiting the stay to a single attraction.

The Piesting and the Piestingtal Cycle Path

The Piesting shapes the landscape of Felixdorf. Its main branch runs along the town and is divided into two side branches by the weir system of a small hydroelectric power plant. Near Felixdorf, these side branches enclose an island covered with riparian woodland before flowing together again into a stream. The interplay of the watercourse and riparian woodland gives the surroundings a distinctive landscape character.

The Piestingtal Cycle Path is an important point of reference for days spent cycling. It runs for approximately 22 km through Felixdorf, Steinabrückl and Wöllersdorf to Markt Piesting, the gateway to the Piestingtal, which is also known as the Biedermeier Valley. In addition, the cycle path from Sollenau to Gutenstein is continuously paved and signposted and passes through Felixdorf. When planning, consider which section and destination suit your desired itinerary for the day.

Places for Active and Relaxed Days

The Felixdorf forest playground opened in June 2020. It has an area for toddlers, a small water playground and a fitness area. Those travelling with children of different ages can include this place in their daily plans and use the designated areas according to their own interests. Today's Felixdorf outdoor swimming pool was converted in 1991/1992 according to plans by the architect Bartak. The general contractor responsible for the work was Bäderbau Berndorf; it opened on 28 June 1992.

The Right Base for Your Stay

When choosing a holiday apartment in Felixdorf, it is worth considering the focus of your trip. For days centred on culture, the little bell house, the town hall and the textile history take centre stage. Those planning to cycle can take the information on the route, paving and signposting of the Piestingtal Cycle Path into account when making their decision. For a stay with younger children, the forest playground offers a specific activity described in detail.

Arrival can also be planned using a fixed point of reference: the parking facilities at Felixdorf railway station can be reached via Mühlstraße in Felixdorf and via Hauptstraße in Felixdorf/Sollenau.

For the overarching travel overview: Lower Austria.