Bad Deutsch-Altenburg Attractions
4km/2.5mi northeast of Petronell lies Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, with hot sulfur springs (28 deg C/82 deg F), which were known to the Romans and are said to help rheumatic and other complaints. In fields on the western edge of the town a religious site has been uncovered.
African Museum
The 17th C. Schloss Ludwigstorff in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg contains an African Museum. On display are natural history and ethnological exhibits, including carved, brightly colored masks and cult objects, as well as dioramas.
Carnuntinum Museum
The Carnuntinum Museum - also an important example of late 19th C. architecture - contains finds from Carnuntum, including gravestones, statues, reliefs, weapons and items from everyday life. Worthy of particular mention is a Mithraeum, with a carving of Mithras killing the bull, and votive offerings. The museum was renovated between 1988 and 1991 and brought up to the most modern technical standards.
Hours
March 21 to November 13
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Pfaffenberg
On the Pfaffenberg south of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg a temple precinct dedicated to Jupiter Optimus Maximus Carnuntinus has been uncovered. Remains of temples, pillars to Jupiter and altars have all been preserved. On the Kirchenberg at Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, from where there is a superb view over the Danube, it is planned to erect a museum (to be known as the Pfaffenbergmuseum) to house the finds from the temple precincts.
