As the district capital of Lower Austria, Tulln an der Donau (Tulln
on the Danube) feels much like a normal city with regular citizens going about their
business, all with the flowing Danube as a picturesque backdrop. While the city has a
modern feel with plenty of commercial shops and restaurants, there are remnants of the old
Roman equestrian camp mixed in, such as the oldest structure in town—the
Salzturm—and the Roman walls, now preserved in an underground glass
enclosure. The two churches, St. Stephans and Minorite Church, add
their spires to the skyline, while the small Schiele Museum and Roman
Museum give the city more cultural clout. Tulln provides plenty of simple pleasures
for a day away from the big city, including fountains, statues, promenades, and gardens.
Come for a sunny day and you might find yourself anxiously awaiting to return.