Three Hallstatt-era burial mounds, a large landscape pond and a historic railway structure give Bernhardsthal a range of attractions. The tumuli, the railway brick bridge and the nature trails appeal to visitors interested in culture and nature. When choosing where to stay, you can decide whether you prefer archaeological history, waterscapes, wildlife observation, or cycling and hiking routes.
Hallstatt-era tumuli and rare dry grasslands
The three tumuli are Hallstatt-era burial mounds and have long been a popular attraction for visitors to explore. At the tumuli, right beside the Bernsteinstraße, there is an 800 m² rest area with an observation platform. Visitors can find information there about this historical rarity. The rest area was built to protect the rare dry grasslands. This brings archaeological history, information and the protection of these rare areas together at the same visitor site.
Landscape pond and railway brick bridge
The Bernhardsthal landscape pond covers a water surface of 25 ha and has a shoreline of approximately 2.7 km. It is the largest body of water in the Weinviertel. The brick railway bridge of the Kaiser Ferdinand Nordbahn divides the pond. It dates from 1839 and is Austria’s oldest surviving railway structure. Here, an extensive waterscape and a structure from the history of the railway come together in one place.
Pedal boats can be rented at the landscape pond during opening hours from the adjacent “Teichstüberl” Heuriger or at the municipal office. If you plan to rent a boat, check the opening hours in advance. This combines a visit to the water with a possible activity on it.
Nature trails and plant knowledge
The “Holzweg” is a nature trail in Bernhardsthal. Many plants around the pond have QR codes; after scanning them, visitors can learn interesting facts about the flora of the Weinviertel. Nature lovers will find both a named educational trail and information about plants that can be accessed via QR code.
The Reintal bee trail is one kilometre long and has seven information boards about beneficial insects. Visitors can observe worker bees in a display case along the trail. The information boards and display case offer two different ways to engage: learning about beneficial insects and observing them.
Circular trails, meadows and cycling connections
Hiking enthusiasts will find circular trails in Bernhardsthal, with a visitor guidance system and information boards at prominent points. The wide meadows of the Thaya floodplains invite visitors to linger; the Föhrenwald is another place to do so. While the circular trails are described as having wayfinding features, the meadows and opportunities to linger take centre stage in these landscapes.
Cyclists will find well-developed cycle paths in Bernhardsthal, with a connection to EuroVelo 9 via Reintal. The village also connects to the KTM cycle route via well-developed cycle paths. For planning on foot and by bike, there are different points of reference: circular trails and information boards on the one hand, and the named cycle route connections on the other.
Arriving by train
Bernhardsthal has a rail connection at the Nordbahn terminus. If you plan to arrive by train, check the timetable for the day of your visit and coordinate your visiting hours accordingly.
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