A document refers to Staasdorf as “Steurdorf”; the Late Baroque chapel was built in 1739, and the Staasdorf loop is an 11.4-kilometre running route into the Tullnerfeld. These topics appeal to different interests: local history, religious buildings and exercise. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Staasdorf, you can start by considering what you would like your getaway to focus on.
Historical traces and a Late Baroque chapel
Archaeological finds in Staasdorf point to a settlement in antiquity. A document issued by King Rudolf I mentions the place under the name “Steurdorf”. This brings together two different historical perspectives: archaeological traces and a written record of the name. Anyone interested in local history will find both a reference to antiquity and the name recorded in the document.
The Late Baroque chapel in Staasdorf was built in 1739 for local worship and is dedicated to St Eustace. Its style, year of construction and dedication give the building a specific historical and religious context. For anyone interested in sacred architecture, the chapel combines a clearly identified architectural style with a particular year of construction and dedication to a saint.
The wayside shrine of St Barbara
The modern wayside shrine of St Barbara stands on a small hill immediately west of the north portal of the HL railway’s Wienerwald Tunnel. The statue was consecrated at the St Barbara celebration in 2011. The brightly painted figure depicts a tower, which serves as a symbol of strength and steadfastness in faith. The shrine’s location, dedication and imagery offer different points of interest: its precise location, a historical occasion and religious symbolism.
Landscape around Staasdorf and Klein Staasdorf
The stream now called the Kleine Tulln, formerly known as the “Staasbach”, flowed through Staasdorf until the end of the 19th century. This is a historical connection to the landscape. Klein Staasdorf can be placed in a different geographical context: it lies on the edge of the Tullnerfeld, on the Flachberg, and borders the foothills of the Vienna Woods. The former stream course in Staasdorf and the landscape around Klein Staasdorf thus offer different perspectives on the area.
Running route and pilgrimage path
The Staasdorf loop is a 11.4 km long running route into the Tullnerfeld. The path leading down from the Flachberg also intersects with a pilgrimage route at the wayside shrine. This route runs along the southern edge of the Tullner Feld to the pilgrimage church of the Visitation of Mary. The descriptions distinguish between different types of routes: the running route has a specified distance, while the pilgrimage route is described by its course and its intersection at the wayside shrine. This lets you distinguish between a running route with a stated distance and a route with religious significance.
Lunch and finding accommodation
The Tullnerfelderhof in Staasdorf offers three freshly cooked lunch menus from Monday to Friday. If you choose a weekday for your getaway, you can factor this lunch option into your plans; it adds a culinary dimension to the historical and landscape-related topics. When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to decide in advance what you would like to focus on: local history and sacred buildings, the running route, or a stay that includes a weekday lunch. This makes it easier to choose a destination that suits the interests that matter to you during your stay.
For the broader travel overview: Tulln on the Danube.
