In the Austrian capital, the 22nd district is the city’s largest by area, and presently undergoing rapid change as new residences and homes are created to keep up with demand. In the fall of 2013, eastward expansion of the U2 (purple) metro line reached the former Aspern airfield, reconverted for the creation of Seestadt (“Lake City”). From 2014, the development of Seestadt in multiple stages encompasses 240 hectares (almost 1 square mile) with living space to accommodate more than 25-thousand inhabitants.
Aspern has additional history as the stomping grounds for the French army and Napoleon’s invasion of Austria, with major battles against Austrian forces in May 1809 (French defeat at Aspern) and July 1809 (French victory at Wagram).
Next to the U2 station stands the HoHo Wien tower: the world’s 3rd tallest timber building at 84 m; over 75% of the structure is made from sustainably-sourced wood native to Austria.
The Seestadt is presently one of Europe’s largest urban development projects.
When the bakery queue is long at 8am on Sunday, it’s time to join in …
… and take part in the freshness at Leo Seestadt: fresh-baked breads and pastries, freshly-pressed orange juice with juicy pulp.
In memory of Aspern Airfield, 1912-1977, a centre of Austrian flight.
Aspern Airfield, in operation 1912-1977, with runways 09-27, 13-31, and 36. The former airfield is now the Seestadt development.
In front of Aspern parish church is “The Lion of Aspern”, by A. Fernkorn, 1858.
Behind the parish church are a small museum (Museum Aspern 1809, limited hours), as well as memorial plaques and stones.
I made all photos above with an iPhone15 on 14 Jul 2024. This post composed with Jetpack for iOS appears on Fotoeins Fotografie at fotoeins DOT com.
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