Did the name Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel come from a nobleman named Wolfger? Legend says he built the “Wolfgersdorf Fortress”. Today, historians believe the name is more likely tied to Franconian settlers. These settlers named their new home after their old one in Franken, Germany. This theory is strengthened by other similar place names in the Weinviertel region, all echoing towns in Franken. Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel, a town near Vienna, sits in the Weinviertel region of Lower Austria. It’s about 15 km north of Vienna on the road to Brno. The town comprises Wolkersdorf proper, plus Riedenthal, Pfösing, Obersdorf, and Münichsthal. Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel officially became a town in 1969. Before that, it was a market town, experiencing significant growth after the Laaer Ostbahn railway arrived in 1870. The railway connected Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel to Vienna, making it a desirable summer retreat for city dwellers. The town’s population boomed. Officials, industrialists, and other affluent Viennese established summer homes here. The playwright Ludwig Anzengruber even penned his comedic play “Der G’wissenswurm” in 1874 at the local inn, “Zum goldenen Strauß”. Today, Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel thrives as a blend of history and modern life. The 13th-century castle, now owned by the town, serves as a venue for exhibitions, events, and the regional music school. The old cellar lanes weave through the villages and vineyards. They offer charming walking and cycling paths. For a unique experience, visit the Alpaka Ranch in Riedenthal and try alpaca trekking. Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel even has a summer swimming pool and an ice-skating rink. It truly offers something for everyone, year-round.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to