Several distinct travel interests come together in Sollenau: the Piestingtal Cycle Path starts here at its junction with EuroVelo 9, the Leopold Grünzweig Centre offers a varied cultural programme, and the “Steinfeld” European protected area includes a habitat populated by the great bustard. There is also the S3 connection from Vienna Central Station and the listed parish church of St. Lawrence.

Cycling routes and getting here

The EuroVelo 9 section along the Wiener Neustädter Canal connects Wiener Neustadt with Sollenau, from where you can continue on the Piestingtal Cycle Path. This route starts in Sollenau at its junction with EuroVelo 9. The Piestingtal Cycle Path between Sollenau and Gutenstein is paved throughout and signposted. For route planning, it is helpful to distinguish between the two: the EuroVelo section describes the connection between Wiener Neustadt and Sollenau, while the Piestingtal Cycle Path continues from there to Gutenstein. This makes it possible to consider the connection and the character of the onward route separately.

The railway is also relevant: the S3 rapid transit line runs regularly from Vienna Central Station to Sollenau. If you plan to travel on this connection, check the timetable for your travel date. This lets you include your journey in the same plan as your choice between a cycling, cultural or nature-focused stay.

Culture in Sollenau

The Leopold Grünzweig Centre’s programme includes theatre performances, readings, cabaret and musicals. A New Year’s concert is held there every year. There are also exhibitions, including the annual “Arts and Crafts” exhibition on Austria’s National Day. If a particular event is a key reason for your trip, check the dates for your preferred period: recurring events do not automatically determine the day of your visit.

The Catholic parish church of St. Lawrence in Sollenau is also a listed building. This gives you a choice between a programme of events in different formats and a listed church building as distinct cultural points of interest in the town. If you want to focus your stay on culture, consider whether a specific event date or the listed-building aspect better suits your travel plans.

Landscape and other activities

The area currently inhabited by the great bustard in the “Steinfeld” European protected area lies between Flugfeld West, Sollenau, Neurißhof and Haschendorf. Its location makes the area a specific point of interest for nature lovers staying in Sollenau. Habitat conditions and visitor access should be checked separately before planning a visit.

Both the Piesting and the Wiener Neustädter Canal flow through Sollenau. The canal is also part of the EuroVelo 9 section, bringing together a named landscape feature and a specific route connection. The Piesting is another watercourse in the town and adds a distinct geographical point of interest.

Another activity is the “Funpark Sollenau” playground for all generations, designed for all age groups. It is an activity in its own right, alongside cycling routes, culture and nature. If you are planning for a range of interests, you can include it as an additional focus without limiting your stay to a single activity.

Choose accommodation based on the purpose of your trip

When choosing accommodation in Sollenau, you can use the purpose of your trip as a guide: for cycling plans, consider the route connections; for a cultural stay, the events calendar; and for a nature visit, check conditions and access. If you are travelling by train, include the regular S3 service in your plans.

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