Leopoldsdorf: Brickmaking History and Cycle Route

Discover Leopoldsdorf’s brickmaking history at several locations: the family-friendly “Path of the Brick Barons” themed cycle route runs through the town and neighbouring towns; an exhibition at the AG34 House explores local history. Other attractions include the Schlossanlage (castle complex), a local landmark, and the Leopoldsdorf Golf Club, which has a 9-hole course.

Different focuses: cycling and golf

Numerous historic attractions along the themed cycle route document the former “Path of the Brick Barons.” The route runs through Leopoldsdorf and neighbouring towns. If you enjoy combining history with a cycling activity, the route offers a specific thematic way to explore the area; the local history exhibition provides a different perspective on the town’s past. Both focus on history, but in different ways.

Golf is another clearly defined option to consider when planning your trip: Leopoldsdorf Golf Club has a 9-hole course, a driving range and a spacious putting green. If you plan to visit the club, check the current availability of these facilities before you travel.

Local history at the AG34 House

The local history exhibition at the AG34 House covers the history of Leopoldsdorf’s Schlossanlage, the Wiener Neustädter Canal and its only aqueduct, which is in Leopoldsdorf, as well as the brickworks. The lives and working conditions of local people are also among the exhibition’s topics. It therefore focuses not only on historic buildings and sites, but also on the people connected with the local working world.

The Schlossanlage Leopoldsdorf is a local landmark first mentioned in written records in the 12th century. It adds a specific architectural monument in the municipality to the exhibition topics.

The exhibition is open on the first Saturday of each month from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Admission costs €6 for adults and €3 for children. Check opening hours and prices before your visit. Groups can enquire about visits outside opening hours by making an appointment in advance on 02235/424 36; confirm the current appointment arrangements with the municipality beforehand.

Culture in the surrounding area

Nearby is Hennersdorf, an independent municipality between Vösendorf and Leopoldsdorf in the district of Mödling. The 9er-Haus Hennersdorf offers a cabaret and theatre programme, with a theatre hall and an open-air stage. The parish church of St Andrew is an early 12th-century Romanesque hall church. The church and rectory are protected historic monuments; the rectory dates from the 19th century.

The Hennersdorf Cultural Trail is an approximately two-kilometre walking route connecting historic sites. It starts at the Wienerberger brickworks and ends at the municipal office. This distinguishes it from the themed cycle route through Leopoldsdorf: it is a separate route in Hennersdorf, with different endpoints and a different type of path.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your travel interests

When looking for a holiday apartment in Leopoldsdorf, use the kind of trip you want as a guide: do you want to focus on local history, the Schlossanlage and the AG34 exhibition, or also include cycling and golf? Hennersdorf adds its own cultural attractions and a walking route in the surrounding area. This lets you tailor your search to the activities you actually want to include in your travel plans.

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