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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Arnek Osem (3 years ago)
Very ipressive but lost to history and unusable. Still worth checking out if you like history. --> for every WWII enthusiast
Very ipressive but lost to history and unusable. Still worth checking out if you like history. --> for every WWII enthusiast
Kalliope Tsouroupidou (3 years ago)
Historical landmark gun tower remain from the WWII era, located in the heart of a very large leafy park. If you visit here make sure to visit its twin tower on the north side of the park too (as well as the other two Flak tower pairs across the city).
Historical landmark gun tower remain from the WWII era, located in the heart of a very large leafy park. If you visit here make sure to visit its twin tower on the north side of the park too (as well as the other two Flak tower pairs across the city).
Paul Heller (3 years ago)
Very interesting site, the flak tower from WW2 is still in great shape. There are actually 2 in the park. These are the few remaining such towers in Europe. Closed to the public, you can only see from the park. Recommend visiting.
Very interesting site, the flak tower from WW2 is still in great shape. There are actually 2 in the park. These are the few remaining such towers in Europe. Closed to the public, you can only see from the park. Recommend visiting.
Shane Dunne (4 years ago)
A large piece of history in the heart do Vienna WW2 defensive structures No tour available - just walk around and admire the size and scale
A large piece of history in the heart do Vienna WW2 defensive structures No tour available - just walk around and admire the size and scale
David Dancey (4 years ago)
A grim reminder of a darker past. Across Vienna are the remains of flak towers. These were gigantic constructions of steel and concrete, built to house anti-aircraft guns to shoot down Allied aircraft in World War II. They were built like fortresses, and were almost impregnable. After the war, these hulking monstrosities were too difficult to safely demolish and so many of them have been left standing. A number of them still stand in Vienna, with the tower in Augarten being one of the best preserved. You cannot enter this one, however, it still stands as a memory of darker times that should never be repeated.
A grim reminder of a darker past. Across Vienna are the remains of flak towers. These were gigantic constructions of steel and concrete, built to house anti-aircraft guns to shoot down Allied aircraft in World War II. They were built like fortresses, and were almost impregnable. After the war, these hulking monstrosities were too difficult to safely demolish and so many of them have been left standing. A number of them still stand in Vienna, with the tower in Augarten being one of the best preserved. You cannot enter this one, however, it still stands as a memory of darker times that should never be repeated.
