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Roman City Carnuntum
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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From the 1st to the 4th century AD, Carnuntum was a significant Roman metropolis on the border of the Roman Empire. Carnuntum became the capital of the province of Pannonia Superior with about 50,000 inhabitants, making it one of the biggest cities in the northern Empire. Because of its militarily vital location for securing the border and its proximity to key trade routes Carnuntum blossomed. Our goal is to vividly present the history and basic scientific research associated with the Roman City of Carnuntum. Antiquity comes alive again in the Roman city quarter with its reconstructed ancient buildings as well as in the amphitheaters and Museum Carnuntinum, the city’s treasure chamber.
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Restaurant im Landgasthaus Marc Aurel
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Zum Heidentor
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Restaurant zur Wilden Mauer
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Dürnsteiner
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Kur Kaffee Konditorei Koenig Stefan
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Restaurant Stockl
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Schmankerl Stube
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Schloss Petronell
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Das Amphitheater
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0.4 miHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Kath. Pfarrkirche hl. Petronella
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Heidentor Gate
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0.6 miAncient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Dreifaltigkeitssäule
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Rundkapelle hl. Johannes der Täufer
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0.9 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Schloss Eckartsau
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Museum Carnuntinum
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The Hainburg Castle
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Filialkirche St. Nikolaus Wildungsmauer
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swoodruf
Muskegon, MI1,236 contributions
Recreated Roman Town in Austria!
Oct 2021
Really excellent recreation of a Roman City. This exhibit and open air museum is different because they researched and decorated according to history. There are multiple buildings to look at with the best being the last - the spa. We had a tour guide take us through. It was interesting to hear about this outpost. This was one of the outposts that protected the Roman Empire from the Germanic tribes. Definitely worth stopping by. Nice gift shop as well.
Written November 21, 2021
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Flowwolf
Vienna, Austria367 contributions
Fantastic recreation of a Roman city
Sep 2020
You probably have been to history museums before - here you can walk through a number of re-created Roman houses and public buildings. You really feel 1600 years younger. Total immersion.
Not to be missed, you will discover facts you never knew before.
Written September 18, 2020
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TopsMA
Den Bosch, The Netherlands493 contributions
A creative insight into Roman life.
Aug 2020
This Roman city archaeological park is excellent, very reasonably priced & well worth a visit. It's only 45 minutes outside of Vienna & provides a welcome break from Vienna's buzz. The excavations are mixed with historically accurate (as much as they can be) reconstructions & give a wonderful insight into life in Roman times. The park is spacious with open grass areas & trees for shade & also has a reasonably good cafe. We visited this Coronavirus summer so attendance was down I'm guessing but we appreciated the space. I'm guessing during school term it may be busier with school groups. The ticket also includes the museum & gladiator school.
Written August 27, 2020
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Lucretius
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg180 contributions
A rip-off when we visited
Jun 2022
When we were there in June, the Museum Carnuntinum was closed, but full entry price of EUR 12 was still charged.
Since the Roman town is not very impressive if you have seen a few Roman sites we found this a complete rip-off.
In addition, we were told that it is not safe to walk from the Roman town to the amphitheater - great to know once you have shelled out on train tickets from Vienna.
Note that this also means that if you want to visit the Museum
(which should now be open), you are best off buying a train to Bad Deutsch Altenburg, walk to the Museum, walk back, then take the train one station back to Petronell and walk to the Roman town (and later back to the station).
The Museum was given an opportunity to comment on these issues and whether it might not be an idea to run a bus shuttle or offer bikes, but evidently the commitment to make it easy to not use a car is nil.
Written September 7, 2022
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roemerstadtcarnuntum
We are sorry to hear that you were not as satisfied with your trip to Carnuntum as you had hoped. Unfortunately you seem to have not received the correct information during your stay: - The ticket you bought, was not only valid during your stay, but also acts as a second ticket after the reopening of the museum for the whole 2022 season, without any further costs. - We understand that it’s not considered safe to walk the main road (“Bundesstraße” to the amphitheatre), but there is a path for bikes and pedestrians close to that, which is not only very safe, but also recommended. We are sorry, that this was not done in your situation. - We value sustainability and welcome arrival by public transport. Unfortunately we cannot offer a shuttle service at the moment, after the partner-company had to cancel the contract due to the Corona pandemic and we are looking to find a new partner. Besides of that, there is the possibility to rent bikes with “Nextbike”, the company has its bicycle-stands in front of our entrance at the carpark and at the train station in Petronell- Carnuntum. We are sorry that you have not been informed on that possibility. - As you have not been proper informed on the possibilities and felt short of the opportunity to visit the museum we want to offer you free entrance in 2023 (or whenever you have the opportunity) and also a free ticket for one of our Guided Tours. Pleas contact us via DM. Kind regards Your Carnuntum Team
Written November 10, 2022
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Valerie C
Hayward, CA135 contributions
Travel Back to 1900 Years Ago!
Aug 2017 • Friends
This is a reconstructed Roman village which had it's first presence in the year 6 AD. The town actually was always visible because the foundations of the buildings survived intact, and from the air you can see the footprint of the whole village. This site has been carefully excavated and partially reconstructed so that the visitor can experience the village as it was. They have festivals here and groups can rent it out for special occasions. The baths have been reconstructed and are not what you would expect! In fact, the whole village is a surprise! This is an ongoing project.
Written August 28, 2017
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Rick W
Sevenoaks, UK2,054 contributions
Stunning! Take your time!
Aug 2017 • Couples
What a delight this place is! We took the Hop on Hop off bus out to see it (only available at weekends) and spent four relaxed hours there. It is the only fully reconstructed set of Roman houses anywhere in the world - and with a fully operational set of Roman baths.
It was incredible! We saw Roman furniture, Roman buildings, shops, big houses, small houses, store areas - and the baths themselves. Also a mosaic and much more. The audiovisual introduction was excellent and the guide book was all of 1 Euro - great value. We also wandered out to the ruined amphitheater and gladiator school reconstruction. However we could not get to the museum (about a mile up the road ) because we did not have transport. Amazing place with a good sensibly priced cafe serving great hot and cold food and good clean toilets.
Written August 10, 2017
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Amanda N
Penzance, UK13 contributions
A wonderful walk through Roman life
Sep 2015 • Friends
I hadn't been to the park since 2006 when they were excavating the area that has now become the villa, shops, and bath house.

The recreation is stunning and has been achieved using the same techniques as those of the Romans, even down to the tessalated pavements. It makes you realise how little life has changed, with the shops and stalls that would have sold snacks and drinks, and the kitchens with utensils that basically remain unchanged, skillets, draining spoons, sieves. Even the Roman ovens were not dissimilar to a solid fuel Aga, having similar 'hotplates' for frying and stewing!

The bath-house is a masterpiece and the day we visited (which was rather warm) it took all our self-control not to strip and take a dip in the plunge pool. The upper storey shows you the luxury that those availing themselves of the facilities would have enjoyed, down to the board games, drinks, and snacks that would have been provided.

We were fortunate in that our trip was on a quiet day and so we had the park virtually all to our-selves.

Getting there is no problem with public transport. You can buy a rail ticket from Wiener Linien's office at Stephansplatz U-Bahn station. The ticket is not 'active' until you stamp it on the machine.

On your day of travel take the U-Bahn to Wien-Mitte and then head for Schnellbahn 7 (platform 2 - but check) to Wolfsthal. These trains run at a quarter past every hour and the journey takes around one hour.

When you arrive at Petronell, leave the station and walks straight ahead down the street. You will come to a junction, turn left and continue along the road. You will pass the Marc Aurel hotel on your left and then the Legionskneipe - a good place to stop for a drink. Just opposite the 'pub' is the entrance to the Park.

The walk takes about 20 minutes if you're strolling, and about ten if you want to do a real 'sinister dexter' march! The trains back to Vienna also leave the station at quarter past the hour, so if you leave the Park at 5 p.m. when it shuts, have a beer or glass of wine at the Legionskneipe and then saunter back to the railway station you can be back in Vienna for 7.15 p.m.
Written September 30, 2015
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SaKaGa
Vienna, Austria473 contributions
Simply great!
Nov 2017 • Family
This is a great place for a day trip, especially if you have children. It is several locations dealing with old Roman culture: a reconstructed Roman village, the amphitheatre and a museum, all of them at different locations, but only a short drive away from each other.

It is a day trip, although the tickets are valid for the whole week and you can return as many times you want within that week.

Both the reconstructed archaeological site and the nearby museum have well presented explanations, informative and educational, with great details on everyday life during the Roman times.
Written December 13, 2017
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Monica R
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
Interesting - not just ruins!
Oct 2019 • Friends
This was an interesting place. Not only do you see a lot of ruins in what was a very large settlement, you get to see a replica of the Roman baths and several Roman buildings rebuilt to original plans and using authentic materials. We were there a couple of hours. A lot of very good information, especially if you bought the booklet for 1 euro... well worth buying!!! Different and enjoyable.
Written October 19, 2019
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Donna W
Columbus, OH112 contributions
Very interesting!
Jul 2018 • Solo
See what a small Roman town would look like in
4AD. Archaeologists have spent years unearthing fragments of life from then and reconstructed buildings, baths, toga shops, dining halls, and general living spaces. Enjoy a leisurely walk inside and around the grounds. Small museum.
Written July 8, 2018
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