Laxenburg is the small town in
Austria, located some 10 km to the south-east from
Mödling, 80 km west of Slovakia border. The capital city
Vienna is in 30 km to the north. According to the latest census, the population of Laxenburg is about 2,900 people. Laxenburg is a popular tourist destination thanks to its palaces.
The nearest airport Schwechat (IATA: VIE) is about 30 km away.
Best things to see in it
Laxenburg castles are imperial palaces and castles outside Vienna, in the town of Laxenburg, Lower Austria. The castles became a Habsburg possession in 1333 and formerly served as a summer retreat, along with Schönbrunn palace, for the imperial Habsburg dynasty. Blauer Hof Palace was the birthplace of some members of the royal family, including Crown Prince Rudolf. Another castle nearby is named Franzensburg castle.
If you have seen everything in Laxenburg already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:
For pictures of Laxenburg, take a look at our gallery.