I just wanted to switch off and relax away from city life. So I headed off into nature to the wonderful Danube Floodplains National Park, located between the European capitals of Vienna and Bratislava. When I arrived at the national park, not only was the sun shining, but I was also overwhelmed by the wonderful panorama that unfolded before me. The national park preserves the last large river floodplain landscape in Central Europe, covering an area of more than 9,600 hectares. Here, the Danube flows freely for an incredible 36 kilometers, forming the lifeline of the national park. Through its dynamic interplay with water level fluctuations of up to 7 meters, the Danube constantly reshapes the floodplain landscape. As a result, the Danube creates habitats for a wide variety of animals and plants.
The Danube Floodplains National Park was founded in 1996, setting the course for this area to be placed under international protection in a sustainable manner. I enjoyed the beautiful river landscape and unspoiled nature. I took a long walk along the beautiful river landscape and enjoyed the peace and quiet that prevailed there. Here I could breathe deeply and experience pure nature, which I found to be a wonderful gift. The Danube Floodplains National Park stretches from Vienna to the mouth of the March River on the border with Slovakia. The total length of the protected area is 38 kilometers, and the national park measures barely 4 kilometers at its widest point, as the floodplains are located only in the immediate vicinity of the river. The wide plain is located in the north of the Marchfeld National Park. In the south, the border is formed by the edge of the Vienna Basin. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip to the local recreation area.
Incidentally, the national park area is crossed lengthwise along the north bank by a Marchfeld protective dam, which was built in the 19th century and is currently being renovated. The national park not only offers wonderful hiking trails in nature, but also guided boat and canoe tours. In addition, events are held regularly. There is really something for everyone here, and it’s not just nature lovers who get their money’s worth. I just felt deeply relaxed. The trip into unspoiled nature did my soul a world of good and I enjoyed the beauty of nature. As the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt said: “Nature must be felt.”
