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- The Lobau, the "water world", lies to the east of Vienna, has an area of 2,300 hectares, and makes up almost a quarter of the entire area of the Donau-Auen National Park. It is one of six Austrian national parks and protects one of the last major floodplain landscapes in Central Europe.
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The Lobau. The Viennese section of the Donau-Auen National Park is an area through which the Danube formerly flowed. After river regulation commenced at the end of the 19th century, however, it was all but cut off from surface water inflow.
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The Lobau, the "water world", lies to the east of Vienna, has an area of 2,300 hectares, and makes up almost a quarter of the entire area of the Donau-Auen National Park. It is one of six Austrian national parks and protects one of the last major floodplain landscapes in Central Europe.
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The Lobau (German pronunciation: ⓘ) is a Vienna floodplain on the northern side of the Danube in Donaustadt and partly in Großenzersdorf, Lower Austria. It has been part of the Danube-Auen National Park since 1996 and has been a protected area since 1978.
- 22 km² (8.5 sq mi)
- Wien, Groß-Enzersdorf, Austria
- 16 December 1982
- UNESCO's Biosphere reserve
The Lobau National Park: A Natural Oasis in Austria. In the heart of Austria, nestled along the banks of the Danube River, lies a unique and enchanting natural paradise—the Lobau National Park. Established in 1978, this 2,300-hectare park is a testament to the country's commitment to preserving its rich biodiversity and ecological heritage.
The Danube-Auen National Park protects a large area of lowland forests, meadows, wetlands, and other riparian habitat along the Danube just downstream of Vienna.
- 93 km² (36 sq mi)
- Vienna
- October 27, 1996
The Donau-Auen National Park preserves the last great floodplain landscape in Central Europe, between the European metropolises of Vienna and Bratislava. The Danube, which still flows freely here, is still a lifeline to many and a dynamic creative force, forming an abundance of habitats.
5 days ago · The Lobau is a national park made of meadows and forests that can be reached via subway and yet it's a world of its own. The perfect escape from city life is a walk in the National Park.
