The Lower Austria Card is more attractive than ever for the 2025/26 season and serves as a "door opener" to 365 excursion destinations that particularly emphasize nature experiences. Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner emphasizes that many guests appreciate Lower Austria's pristine nature and charming landscapes, and that hiking, cycling, and nature experiences are the main motivations for their stay. The Lower Austria Card offers exciting opportunities to learn about ecological connections and scientific backgrounds.
Michael Duscher, Managing Director of Lower Austria Tourist Board, emphasizes that the card not only leads tourists to nature experiences, but also opens up new perspectives and learning opportunities for locals. Whether historical insights into natural history or relaxing strolls through parks and gardens – the card offers variety and fun. Klemens Wögerer, Managing Director of the Lower Austria Card, adds that knowledge about ecology and adventures in nature are particularly interesting to many users, with over 40 excursion destinations focusing on nature experiences.
The Lower Austria Card allows visits to numerous nature parks, such as the Heidenreichsteiner Moor with its raised bog ecosystem, the Blockheide with its impressive rock formations, or the Sparbach, Geras, and Hohe Wand nature parks with the Skywalk. New to the park is Noah's Ark in Schiltern, and the Ötscher Dripstone Cave also promises fascinating insights. Wildlife viewing is possible at zoos such as the Stadt Haag Zoo and the Buchenberg Animal and Adventure Park. The Arbesbach Bear Sanctuary offers a species-appropriate home for brown bears. The underwater world can be explored at the Schrems Underwater Realm, while the Schönbrunn Desert House showcases exotic flora and fauna. History buffs will find the world's largest fossil oyster reef at the Weinviertel Fossil World. Extensive gardens such as the Tulln Garden and the Kittenberger Adventure Gardens offer relaxation.
The Lower Austria Card thus proves to be an ideal holiday accessory, revealing its value after just a few visits and offering nature experiences for every taste and age. Especially in the summer months, Lower Austria's natural beauty attracts many relaxation seekers.
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