Picture Glinzendorf nestled in the Marchfeld. This idyllic village sits near the East Railway line just east of Vienna’s city limits.
Glinzendorf’s story begins in 1380. That’s when it was first mentioned in official records. Imagine the village then. Small farmsteads. Fields stretching to the horizon.
Fast forward to 1809. Napoleon’s army marched through. The Battle of Wagram raged nearby. On July 5th French soldiers crossed the Russbach river. They occupied Glinzendorf that evening. The Austrians under Radetzky briefly retook the village the next day. They were soon forced to retreat.
From 1938 to 1945 Glinzendorf became part of Greater Vienna. This was due to the creation of the 22nd district Gross-Enzersdorf. Think of the changes this brought. New rules. Different authorities. A shift in daily life.
Today Glinzendorf thrives. It’s a small community with around 300 inhabitants. Its area covers 10.44 square kilometers. The village retains its charm. A testament to its resilient history. Glinzendorf stands proudly. A quiet witness to centuries of Austrian history.