The market town of Kaltenleutgeben in the district of Mödling lies in the narrow, wooded valley of the Liesingbach stream southwest of Vienna. At the turn of the century, Kaltenleutgeben - now a popular recreational area in the city - was already a world-famous health resort: Empress Sisi, Nobel Prize winner Henryk Sienkiewicz and the world-famous storyteller Mark Twain all stayed here. After the almost complete destruction of the spa houses and further severe damage to the settlement areas during the war years, a successful reconstruction of the town began.
Today, Kaltenleutgeben presents itself as a modern, family-friendly community - magically surrounded by the Vienna Woods and with numerous hiking routes in the Föhrenberge Nature Park. Cozy accommodation and inns round off the vacation offer.
Kaltenleutgeben: Excursion tips for the whole family
Whether it's a hike to the Höllensteinhaus with its viewing platform or a bike tour along the family-friendly Doktorberg route: Kaltenleutgeben offers many wonderful opportunities to enjoy fresh air together. In winter, the three-kilometre-long Kaltenleutgeben cross-country ski trail offers idyllic cross-country skiing.
Sights in Kaltenleutgeben
The parish church, which was built in 1730 by Viennese master builder Jakob Oeckhl in the Baroque style, is well worth a visit: A copy of the Black Madonna from Alt-Ötting in Bavaria adorns the high altar. Historically significant buildings - such as several 19th century villas or the town hall from around 1900 - also characterize the townscape.
