The best cycling routes around Langenzersdorf

Rest stop with beautiful view

The Kellergasse begins at the intersection of Clessgasse – Hagenbrunner Straße and leads steeply uphill to the north. In numerous cellars, it repeatedly says „Ausg’steckt is“.

The contract for the construction of the Reichsrat building was awarded to Hansen as a result of a competition announced by the k. k. Ministry on October 12, 1864 (participants Heinrich Ferstel, Theophil Hansen and Friedrich Schmidt as well as Ignaz Ullmann [Prague], August Ottmar von Essenwein [Graz] and Nikolaus Ybl [Pest]). The building, created by him from 1874 to 1883 in Hellenistic forms (foundation laid on September 2, 1874), shows rich articulation and is adorned externally with sculptures and paintings; Hansen himself explained the choice of architectural style (thereby simultaneously fulfilling his wish to erect a monumental building in this style) by stating that the roots of democracy were to be found in the Greek polis.

Probably the most beautiful waste incineration plant

The „Hundertwasser Power Plant“ is officially the Spittelau waste incineration plant (MVA) in Vienna's 9th district. It is one of Vienna's most famous landmarks and a prime example of how to reconcile necessary industry with art and environmental protection.

From the cycle path at the northern tip of Danube Island, there is a particularly clear and open view of Leopoldsberg. Where Danube Island ends and the view opens up upstream, Leopoldsberg rises prominently above the river and, together with the neighboring Kahlenberg, forms the distinctive boundary of the Vienna Woods. The church and the walls of the former fortifications on the summit are clearly visible from this perspective.

From this spot, you have beautiful views of the Kahlenberg and Leopoldsberg hills. Particularly along the shoreline, several viewpoints offer opportunities to admire the hills and the surrounding landscape. The view is a popular highlight for cyclists. Just take a short break, enjoy the view, and capture the stunning perspectives.

The Spittelau Waste Incineration Plant in Vienna is a fascinating example of the combination of functionality and art, designed by the famous Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Here are some interesting aspects of this unique facility: 1. Architecture: - The waste incineration plant was built between 1988 and 1992 and is characterized by its artistically designed façade, which Hundertwasser designed after a major fire in 1989. - The striking 120-meter-high chimney tower is a central design element and makes the plant a popular photo subject in Vienna. 2. Functionality: - The plant has a total installed capacity of 460 MW and plays an important role in waste management and energy generation in Vienna. - It converts waste into energy, thus contributing to the city's sustainable energy supply. 3. **Visitor Services**: - Guided tours of the plant's exterior and interior are offered, giving visitors insight into the innovative technology and artistic design. - The **Hundertwasser district heating system** is another highlight that illustrates the connection between art and energy supply. 4. **Cultural Significance**: - The waste incineration plant is not only a functional building, but also a symbol of the creative integration of art into architecture and urban planning. - It demonstrates how industrial facilities can be designed in an aesthetically pleasing way to enhance the cityscape. The Spittelau waste incineration plant is thus an impressive example of modern architecture that is both environmentally friendly and artistically valuable.