Roman City Carnuntum
Roman City Carnuntum
Roman City Carnuntum
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
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.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Lucretius
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg183 contributions
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.
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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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, CA127 contributions
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, UK2,333 contributions
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.
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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Tortiesvisitor
Penzance, UK12 contributions
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.
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, Austria474 contributions
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.
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, Australia20 contributions
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, OH110 contributions
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.
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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Cristian G
Cluj-Napoca, Romania64 contributions
Apr 2018
I am visiting the Roman City of Carnuntum yearly since 1995. I witnessed its development from a traditional Roman site of ruins to the fully reconstructed edifices, from the grey glory of the past to the resurrection of nowadays Roman metropolis on the Danube. The archaeological Park is just magnificent, you have the true feeling that you live in the time of Caesars by interacting with the Roman daily life.
Written May 20, 2018
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tchrs
Tucson, AZ479 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This is 3 places. A reconstructed part of a Roman city -10-400ad - along with a small museum and an amphitheatre. Well worth an hour or two to see one of Rome's farthest outposts. The reconstructed buildings are simply wonderful and charming.
A great stop an hour East of Vienna.
A great stop an hour East of Vienna.
Written October 12, 2017
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Somnium Clarum
Warsaw, Poland33 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Located approximately 40km away from Vienna nad 20 from Bratislava, Carnuntum is a fantastic site for antiquity lovers. The settlement started as a Roman military camp in the 1st century AD, and eventually became the capital of the whole province of Pannonia Superior.
With its marvelous reconstructions, Carnuntum provides valuable insights into the lives of its Roman inhabitants. Visitors may learn about slaves and their masters, see a classical domus with its furnishings, and take a peek at black and white floor mosaics.
The City's greatest gem is by far the Roman villa connected with a bath house. Built with the use of historically accurate techniques, the complex sheds light onto the lifestyle of wealthy citizens. From a traditional study to a spacious dining hall, the villa contains examples of Roman wall painting, carpentry and engineering, while the baths provide guests with an opportunity to follow the footsteps of the ancients and experience their routine path from the coolest to the hottest pool.
Unfortunately, to get the most of the Roman City, it is advisable to visit it by car because the distances between associated sites are considerable. While it is possible to see the main venue, the nearby amphitheater, gladiatorial school and Heidentor on foot (approximately 4km walk), the second amphitheater and Museum Carnuntinum are closer to the town of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, which is another 4km away from the main site.
With its marvelous reconstructions, Carnuntum provides valuable insights into the lives of its Roman inhabitants. Visitors may learn about slaves and their masters, see a classical domus with its furnishings, and take a peek at black and white floor mosaics.
The City's greatest gem is by far the Roman villa connected with a bath house. Built with the use of historically accurate techniques, the complex sheds light onto the lifestyle of wealthy citizens. From a traditional study to a spacious dining hall, the villa contains examples of Roman wall painting, carpentry and engineering, while the baths provide guests with an opportunity to follow the footsteps of the ancients and experience their routine path from the coolest to the hottest pool.
Unfortunately, to get the most of the Roman City, it is advisable to visit it by car because the distances between associated sites are considerable. While it is possible to see the main venue, the nearby amphitheater, gladiatorial school and Heidentor on foot (approximately 4km walk), the second amphitheater and Museum Carnuntinum are closer to the town of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, which is another 4km away from the main site.
Written July 29, 2017
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Hi, what would you like to know about this attraction? Is it easy to get to on public transport.
Written November 16, 2019
If you're coming from Vienna, the S7 train to Wolfsthal can be boarded at several center city stations including Wien-Mitte Landstrasse and Praterstern. The Petronell-Carnuntum station is about an hour away. It's a 20-minute walk from the station to the archaeological site. According to the Carnuntum Web site, there's supposed to be a shuttle service to and from the train station on Saturdays and Sundays, but it doesn't give any details on how often it runs or contact information.
Written November 17, 2019
Anyone used the VR or AR app? Was it any good and can you use it offsite?
Written October 4, 2019
A visitor mentioned that the Hop On Hop Off bus goes to Carnuntum only on Sats and Sundays, is this correct? What's are the transports to this Roman town from Vienna? Many thanks!
Written July 4, 2018
Grazie per l'esauriente risposta! Penso che parteciperemo alla visita delle 12 in inglese. Ci sono anche altre attività pratiche laboratoriali in quel giorno per i bambini?
Written July 18, 2016
roemerstadtcarnuntum
Petronell-Carnuntum, Austria
In quel periodo purtroppo no. Abbiamo però un bel campo da gioco, ed il parco stesso è molto grande, i bambini possono muoversi e divertirsi liberamente.
Written July 18, 2016
Grazie per l'esauriente risposta... Penso che parteciperemo all'art visita delle 12 in inglese.. Ci sono anche altre attività pratiche di laboratorio per bambini cui poter partecipare?
Written July 18, 2016
Sarò a vienna dal 10 al 17 agosto e vorrei suggerimenti per organizzare al meglio una giornata a carnuntum, che potrò raggiungere solo con mezzi pubblici, soprattutto considerando di privilegiare attività che possano essere piacevoli per mio figlio di 10 anni che ha appena studiato la storia romana. Ho visto purtroppo che il festival si svolgerà alcuni giorni prima del mio arrivo.......si possono trovare guide o altre attività in italiano?
Written July 15, 2016
roemerstadtcarnuntum
Petronell-Carnuntum, Austria
Buongiorno,
grazie della Sua richiesta. In estate, abbiamo visite guidate di un'ora in lingua inglese alle 12 nel parco archeologico ogni giorno. Costano € 3 più il biglietto di entrata. Se desidera una visita in italiano, dovrebbe communicarci la data esatta della Sua visita 3 - 4 giorni prima e cercheremo di organizzare in tempo una guida di lingua italiana. Una visita privata costerà, però, € 60 (più l´entrata).
Può raggiungere Carnuntum con il treno "S7" in direzione di "Wolfsthal" che parte una volta all´ora da Vienna (svariate fermate "Rennweg", "Landstraße", "Praterstern" sono più in centro). Si deve scendere alla fermata "Petronell-Carnuntum" e camminare ca. 15 minuti.
Se viene il weekend, potrà anche prendre la linea grigia ("Graue Linie"), l´autobus di "Vienna Sightseeing Tours". Parte due volte la mattina dal centro di Vienna e va direttamente al parco archeologico fra 45 min.
Queste sono le nostre possibilità. Spero che ne troverà una che Le conviene!
Cordialmente,
Helene Lacom
Written July 18, 2016
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