St. Pölten in Winter
Austria's youngest provincial capital, where Baroque meets modernity

St Pölten combines historic and contemporary culture: the baroque cathedral, art nouveau architecture, Festspielhaus and Klangturm create a winter panorama full of contrasts, while the Advent season with its Christmas market on Rathausplatz is a highlight of the festive period.

Check out the event calendar for events in St. Pölten.

St. Pölten offers plenty of activities and attractions - whether you're into culture or sports. From castles and palaces to adventure worlds and museums, from panoramic viewpoints to lookout towers:

• Festspielhaus St. Pölten

• Museum of Lower Austria

• Viehofner Lake Viewing Tower

• The Roman Palace beneath Domplatz

• St. Pölten Cathedral

• Former Synagogue

• Klangturm (Tower of Sound)

• St. Pölten Town Hall

• St. Pölten City Museum

The Traisen River originates in the Traisental, flows through St. Pölten, and joins the Danube. On both sides of the Traisen Dam, you’ll find a beautiful riverside landscape with running and cycling paths. The area is also perfect for roller skating and walking.

With the Museum Card, you can visit all museums and exhibition venues in St. Pölten year-round with just one ticket. Free entry allows for a one-time visit to the following institutions:

• Former Synagogue St. Pölten

• Children's Art Lab

• Museum at the Cathedral

• Museum of Lower Austria

• St. Pölten City Museum

St. Pölten is easily reachable from Vienna by train (ÖBB or Westbahn). It takes about 30 minutes from Vienna West Train station.