The best city hikes and walks in Bezirk Linz-Land

In the center of the "City of Turrets" rises the landmark of Enns: on the main square you can visit the freestanding city tower, which is also the starting point for many discoveries. Starting from the main square, you can reach many small shops, restaurants, and other sights!

The Georgenberg in Enns (Upper Austria) is a 278-meter-high city mountain and a historically significant site. In 1186, the famous Georgenberger Handfeste was agreed upon there, which is considered the first state treaty and connected the duchies of Austria and Styria. Geography and Facts Height: approx. 278 meters above the Adriatic. Location: Northeasternmost hill of the Traun-Enns Plateau in the municipal area of Enns. Surroundings: Located near Schloss Ennsegg.

Usage and Events The park is freely accessible and a popular local recreation area. Occasionally, small events take place here. The adjacent Ennsegg Castle often serves as a backdrop for weddings and celebrations.

The castle park in Enns belongs to the historic Ennsegg Castle in Upper Austria. It offers a beautiful chestnut avenue, walking paths, and a viewing platform with a view of the Enns River and the castle. Park Highlights Chestnut Avenue: An old, shady tree population invites you for a walk. Rondo: A viewing platform with a great view of the Enns River. Proximity to the Old Town: Just a few minutes' walk from Enns' main square.

In the northern area of the Stadtberg, the first ruler's or duke's palace (stone building) was erected around 1100. When this also became dilapidated, the Ennsegg Castle was built instead. The newly renovated castle with its castle garden invites admiration and relaxation. It was built in 1569/70 by the imperial councilor Dr. Gienger and expanded in the 17th century with baroque additions. After the Battle of Ebelsberg, Napoleon quartered himself in the castle. From there, he observed the reconstruction of the destroyed Enns bridge. Even today, this view is called "Napoleon's View" (Napoleonblick).

In the northern part of the Stadtberg, the first ruler's or ducal palace (stone building) was erected around 1100. When this also became dilapidated, the Ennsegg Castle was built instead. The newly renovated castle with its castle garden invites you to admire and relax. It was built in 1569/70 by the imperial councilor Dr. Gienger and expanded in the 17th century with baroque additions. After the Battle of Ebelsberg, Napoleon quartered himself in the castle. From there, he observed the reconstruction of the destroyed Enns Bridge. Even today, this view is called the "Napoleonblick".

The castle was rebuilt in 1565. During the Battle of Ebelsberg, Napoleon was quartered in the castle, from where he observed the fighting on the Enns bridge. Even today, this view is still called the "Napoleonblick". Marry like princes and counts in a stylish and atmospheric ambience, registry office in the castle.

Historical significance Georgenberger Handfeste (1186): Treaty between the Styrian Duke Ottokar IV and the Babenberg Duke Leopold V to regulate the succession. Roman finds: On the mountain, between 200 and 400 AD, there was a circular cult or burial structure. Current reception: The history of the place is processed in the Museum 1212 Enns in Ennsegg Castle.