Reiterberg

Reiterberg is a peak in Liesing, Vienna and has an elevation of 256 metres. Reiterberg is situated nearby to the suburb Mauer, as well as near the neighborhood Siedlung Auhofer Trennstück.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hermesvilla and Druk Yul Park.

Hermesvilla

Museum

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Hermesvilla is a palace in the Lainzer Tiergarten in Vienna, a former hunting area for the Habsburg nobility. Emperor Franz Joseph I gave it to his wife Empress Elisabeth, and he called it the "castle of dreams.“ The name of the villa refers to a statue of Hermes made of white marble that is located in the garden of the villa.

Druk Yul Park

Park

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The Druk Yul Park is a small park in the 23rd district of Liesing in the south of Vienna, Austria. The park is located at the junction of Speisinger Street with Wittgenstein Street and Rosen Hügel Street in Liesing.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hietzing and Perchtoldsdorf.

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.