Discover Sollenau: Cycling Route, Culture and Nature

Sollenau is an interesting starting point for a trip that combines cycling, culture and nature observation. Its location along important routes is particularly significant: the Piestingtal Cycle Path begins here at the junction with the EuroVelo 9. At the same time, the Piesting and the Wiener Neustädter Canal flow through the town. This allows you to plan your stay according to different interests and, when looking for a holiday apartment in Sollenau, consider what type of holiday is most important to you.

Cycling from Sollenau into the Piesting Valley

For cycle tourists, Sollenau offers a clear entry point to the Piesting Valley. The Piestingtal Cycle Path runs continuously from Sollenau to Gutenstein along a paved and signposted route. This gives you clear information about the starting point, direction and condition of the route for planning your day.

The EuroVelo 9 section along the Wiener Neustädter Canal is also relevant for route planning. It connects Wiener Neustadt with Sollenau and provides onward access to the Piestingtal Cycle Path. Those who enjoy combining longer bike tours with different stages can take this route into account when planning. The canal itself and the Piesting provide the town with two distinct landscape features.

Culture at the Leopold Grünzweig Centre

In addition to its cycling routes, Sollenau also has a cultural side. The Leopold Grünzweig Centre hosts an annual New Year's concert. The programme also includes theatre performances, readings, cabaret shows and musicals. There are also exhibitions, including the annual National Day exhibition “Arts and Crafts”. Depending on the occasion, you can therefore incorporate different forms of culture into your travel plans here—from music and theatre to literature and exhibitions.

Another notable cultural landmark is the Catholic parish church of St. Lawrence. It is a listed monument and therefore forms part of Sollenau's protected architectural heritage. Anyone interested in local history, sacred architecture or regional culture can put the church on their itinerary as a discovery in its own right.

Natural surroundings and shared experiences

The natural surroundings around Sollenau also offer a special point of interest. The area currently inhabited by stone-curlews in the “Steinfeld” European protected area lies between Flugfeld West, Sollenau, Neurißhof and Haschendorf. For nature enthusiasts, the stone-curlew is a remarkable feature of the landscape. If you would like to learn about the region's wildlife, you can include this natural area as a theme in your travel plans without assuming that you will see a particular species on site.

The “Funpark Sollenau” multi-generational playground is also interesting for families or groups with different age ranges, as it is designed for all age groups. This means you can alternate between a bike tour, a cultural event, a nature-related activity and time together at the playground when planning your stay. The right combination depends on whether you want to focus on exercise, culture or a varied daily schedule.

Planning Sollenau as a holiday base

The S3 suburban railway line runs regularly from Vienna Central Station to Sollenau. This connection is a practical factor when planning your journey and expands the possibilities for including Sollenau in a trip without fixed daily car journeys. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore first consider whether you mainly want to use the cycle path, attend cultural events, explore the waterways and natural surroundings, or combine different activities.

For further orientation, you can also look at Pernitz, Maiersdorf, Loipersdorf, Bad Erlach, Lanzenkirchen, Winzendorf, Hochneukirchen and Miesenbach.

For the broader travel overview: Wiener Neustadt.