Laxenburg
Laxenburg (Central Bavarian: Laxnbuag) is a market town in the district of Mödling, in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. Located about 20 km (12 mi) south of the Austrian capital Vienna, it is chiefly known for the Laxenburg castles, which, beside Schönbrunn, served as the most important summer retreat of the Habsburg monarchs.
Laxenburg
Laxnbuag | |
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Main square with parish church and town hall | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Laxenburg Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 48°4′N 16°21′E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Lower Austria |
| District | Mödling |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | David Berl (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.6 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 2,828 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 2351, 2361 |
| Area code | 02236 |
| Website | www.laxenburg.at |
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