Wachsoldaten

Wachsoldaten is a security checkpoint in Meidling, Vienna. Wachsoldaten is situated nearby to the cemetery Friedhof Hetzendorf, as well as near the bridge Rosenhügelsteg.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schonbrunn Palace and Schönbrunn Zoo.

Schonbrunn Palace

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Schönbrunn Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, the 13th district of Vienna. The name Schönbrunn has its roots in an artesian well from which water was consumed by the court. Schonbrunn Palace is situated 1½ km north of Wachsoldaten.

Schönbrunn Zoo

Zoo

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Schönbrunn Zoo is a 17-hectare zoo in the city of Vienna, Austria. Established in 1752, it is the world's oldest zoo still in operation. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, being a part of the Schönbrunn Palace gardens. Schönbrunn Zoo is situated 1¼ km north of Wachsoldaten.

Gloriette

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Gloriette is situated 800 metres north of Wachsoldaten.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Grünberg and Hietzing.

Grünberg

Locality

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Grünberg is a locality.

Hietzing

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Hietzing is the 13th district of Vienna. It is located west of the central districts, west of Meidling. Hietzing is a heavily populated urban area with many residential buildings, but also contains large areas of the Vienna Woods, along with Schönbrunn Palace.