Discover Staasdorf: History, Trails and Regional Cuisine

Staasdorf combines historical traces, small sacred monuments, routes towards the Tullnerfeld and a tangible connection to regional cuisine. Anyone looking for a mix of local history, exercise and small discoveries for their holiday will find various starting points here for planning their days. The changing scenery between quiet places of remembrance, landscape connections and an 11.4 km running loop is particularly appealing.

History and Sacred Landmarks in Staasdorf

The history of the village goes back a long way. Archaeological finds in Staasdorf indicate a settlement here in antiquity. A document issued by King Rudolf I also mentions Staasdorf under the name “Steurdorf”. Thus, in addition to its present-day name, a historical designation of the village has also been preserved.

A prominent sacred landmark is the late Baroque chapel in Staasdorf. It was built in 1739 for local worship and is dedicated to Saint Eustace. The chapel therefore combines two specific features: its late Baroque origins and its patron saint. For travellers interested in regional architectural history and religious traditions, it is an important part of the village landscape.

Another place of remembrance is located on the small hill immediately west of the north portal of the Wienerwald Tunnel on the HL Railway. There stands the modern wayside shrine of Saint Barbara. The brightly painted figure is depicted with a tower, which serves as a symbol of strength and steadfastness in the faith. The statue was inaugurated in 2011 at the Saint Barbara celebration. In Staasdorf, you therefore encounter historic sacred architecture and a more recent religious landmark, each with its own place in time.

Landscape Between Flachberg and the Tullnerfeld

The landscape also tells a story of change. The stream now known as the “Kleine Tulln” was formerly called the “Staasbach” and flowed through Staasdorf until the end of the 19th century. The former name preserves a direct linguistic connection to the village, while the present-day name points to the regional context.

In Klein Staasdorf, the landscape lies at the edge of the Tullnerfeld. The village is also situated on the Flachberg and borders the foothills of the Wienerwald. These landscape connections offer different perspectives for planning your trip: the Tullnerfeld is associated with the Staasdorf Loop, while the Flachberg and the foothills of the Wienerwald describe the landscape setting of other routes.

Routes for Active and Reflective Days

The Staasdorf Loop is a long 11.4 km running route into the Tullnerfeld. If you are planning an active day, you should take this specific distance into account when organizing your day. The loop therefore offers a clearly defined focus for anyone who wants to get to know Staasdorf not only through its history but also by covering a longer running route.

At the wayside shrine, the path descending from the Flachberg crosses a pilgrimage route running along the southern edge of the Tullner Feld to the Frauenhofner pilgrimage church, the Church of the Visitation of Mary. This means that a route connected to the Flachberg and a pilgrimage connection with an explicitly named destination meet at this location. You can therefore weigh your interests differently: some will focus more on exercise, while others will pay greater attention to sacred landmarks and the course of a pilgrimage route.

Regional Cuisine and Choice of Accommodation

The Tullnerfelderhof in Staasdorf is also part of the local character. From Monday to Friday, it offers three freshly prepared lunch menus. This fixed reference to the days of the week is more specific for travel planning than a general description of regional cuisine. If you like to include a hot midday meal in your days, you can take this information into account when planning your stay.

For the overarching travel overview: Tulln An Der Donau.