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· Donau-Niederösterreich
· 196 m
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Türkenschanz, Schaffelhof
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Türkenschanz, Lower AustriaPhoto: Josef Moser, CC BY-SA, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuruzzenschanze#/media/Datei:Parndorf_Kuruzzenwall_Graben2.jpg
The Kuruzzen conducted repeated raids across Lower Austria, Burgenland, and eastern Styria, causing significant devastation. In response, the Habsburg military built a line of fortifications stretching from the Neusiedler See to the Danube, with ramparts, ditches, and strategic watch points.
Türkenschanz, situated near Schaffelhof, preserves a section of this early 18th-century defensive line. While today it may appear as a quiet green embankment, historically it was a key component of Vienna’s outer defenses.
The name “Türkenschanz” literally means “Turkish entrenchment,” reflecting earlier memories of the Ottoman sieges, which had similarly shaped the region’s defensive architecture. Its enduring presence offers insight into military planning and landscape modification during periods of repeated threat.
Opening times
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00–24:00 |
Public transport
Regional buses from Vienna’s city center can reach the area; use the Wien Mobil app or Moovit for route planning.Parking
Access via local roads in Schaffelhof; parking is available nearby.Coordinates
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