City Experience Trail
The Ennser City Experience Trail takes you around and through Enns, the oldest town in Austria. On this walking path, you will experience the highlights of the city of Enns and learn interesting facts through information boards along the way.
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
- Suitable for strollers
The start and end point of the Ennser City Experience Trail is at the Basilica of St. Laurenz. The walking path takes you over Maria Anger through the former Roman legion camp Lauriacum to the bank of the Enns River. At the riverside promenade, follow the path into the old town of Enns, always with a view of Ennsegg Castle on Georgenberg. Upon reaching Ennser Main Square, you will be greeted by the city's landmark, the freestanding City Tower. Past Ennsegg Castle with the castle park, the route returns to the starting point of the City Experience Trail, the Basilica of St. Laurenz.Tip:
- Visit the excavations in the crypt of the Basilica of St. Laurenz. Part of the excavation is exposed in front of the altar. The entire excavation site can be visited during a guided tour (by prior appointment). - Take advantage of the unique opportunity to admire the surroundings from over 50 meters high. Climb the 157 steps of the Ennser City Tower, passing by the bells and the old clockwork of the tower up to the roof, where a small platform offers a breathtaking view in all directions. - Upon reaching the starting point at Ennser Main Square, you can also take the opportunity to visit the Lauriacum Museum, one of the most modern Roman exhibitions in Austria.
Discovery journeys with a delightful stop! This route passes directly by the following culinary partner:
Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwearAdditional information:
The City Experience Trail can also be started at Ennser Main Square.
Paths covering:
further information:
- Board possible
Family-owned for over 25 years, the café has been run by Sandra Stangl "out of conviction" as a non-smoking establishment for the past two years. In addition to many coffee specialities, you will find an extensive range of teas from Madame Wu, daily fresh pastries, small snacks or a hearty breakfast - and a charming outdoor café, excellent service and an absolute feel-good atmosphere. Awarded 2 cups in the Falstaff Guide, Café am Platz is one of the best cafés in Austria. The Café am Platz is open Monday to Sunday from 1 May to the end of October in the year of the National Exhibition.
The finest coffee, cakes, ice cream, wine, snacks.
Entdecken Sie die älteste Stadt Österreichs, die Römerzeit, das Mittelalter und die neue Cittàslow.
Enns begeistert seine Besucher mit einer Vielzahl an Sehenswürdigkeiten. Erklimmen Sie den alles überragenden 60 m hohen freistehenden Stadtturm aus dem 16. Jhdt. Besuchen Sie das neu renovierte Schloss Ennsegg oder eine der vielen historischen Kirchen wie die Stadtpfarrkirche St. Marien mit der Wallseerkapelle, die Basilika St. Laurenz oder die evangelische Stadtpfarrkirche. 2018 findet die Oberösterreichische Landesausstellung „Die Rückkehr der Legion“ zum römischen Erbe in Oberösterreich in Enns, Schlögen und Oberranna statt.
Tastefully decorated premises and lovingly prepared Italian delicacies.
The Lauriacum Restaurant has a restaurant (110 seats), a Stüberl (62 seats), a café (48 seats), the Steyr and Enns conference rooms (110 seats), the Ennserl Bar (38 seats), and a restaurant.
conference rooms Steyr and Enns (110 seats), the Ennserl-Bar (38 seats) and a garden
as well as a garden and outdoor café (18 seats).
Coaches are also very welcome in the Lauriacum Restaurant. Special weekend rates are offered at weekends.
Specialities: Alaskan wild salmon with garlic and black bread
saddle of rabbit on Korean sauce with homemade vegetable noodles, veal cream puff pastry with roasted napkin dumplings.
See also Austria Classic Hotel Lauriacum!
Remains of the high and low walls can be seen in Stiegengasse - Ennsberg, the main road (1) and between the Bakery- and Pfaff tower, as well as in the field of Jewish tower.
Getting there
Exit the A1 motorway at Enns East – continue towards Enns – take the 2nd exit at the roundabout – follow the road at the next two traffic lights and then turn right into Lauriacumstraße after the Lidl market.
Public Transit
How to get to the Upper Austria Danube region?
The fastest way to your destination - by train, bus, car, ship, or plane.
Arrival by train: get off at Enns station – go straight into Lauriacumstraße – after about 400 meters, the Basilica of St. Laurenz is on the right side
Parking
Free parking spaces are available directly at the Basilica of St. Laurenz
- Suitable for pushchairs
- Suitable for families
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
- Deep winter
Please get in touch for more information.
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804
E-Mail info@donauregion.at
Web www.donauregion.at
