Schlosspark Eisenstadt: Historical water cycle is revived

Schlosspark Eisenstadt: Historical water cycle is revived

As part of a new project that addresses the challenges of climate change, the castle park in Eisenstadt will in future be prepared for the needs of a changing environment. This is the EU project "Parksfit4future", which brings young talents from Vienna, Burgenland and Slovakia together to develop sustainable strategies for historical parks.

The Schlosspark, a popular local recreation area and tourist goal, benefits from these comprehensive efforts that aim to preserve its historical and cultural importance and at the same time react to upcoming climatic challenges. The need for adjustments is obvious, explained Gerd Koch from the Austrian Federal Gardens, who emphasized how important it is to sharpen the awareness of the visitors and to better steer their paths through the park. Interactive information systems should help visitors to better explore the fascinating historical green space.

implementation in the castle park

In Eisenstadt, an important project is tackled: the restoration of a historical water cycle, which is typical for the English landscape gardens that shape this park. Christian Widder, Managing Director of Schlosspark Eisenstadt Conservation GmbH, explained that the water cycle was interrupted in the 20th century. In the future, a pump shaft will be built to historically correctly transport the water from a deep point to a higher point. This measure will not only contribute to the beauty of the park, but also support its ecological functions.

In addition, the training of garden staff will also receive a new focus, whereby special attention is paid to the adjustments to climatic changes and the selection of suitable plants. In this way, long -term care of the park should be secured and optimized. Mayor Thomas Steiner expressed his enthusiasm for this project and emphasized the importance of the castle park as a "green lung" of Eisenstadt, combined nature, culture and history.

As part of the EU-funded project, which also includes the historical parks in Vienna-Schönbrunn, Stupava and Modra, special attention is paid to promoting sustainable tourism. An additional expansion of the cross -border exchange between Austria and Slovakia is planned to effectively bundle knowledge and resources.

The need to preserve historical garden art and at the same time adapt to the current environmental conditions is part of a larger dialogue about dealing with the effects of climate change. The initial ignition of this project shows the commitment of the partners involved to continue to receive their parks as a cultural heritage while they at the same time keep an eye on the environment.

In this innovative approach, it becomes clear that historical garden maintenance is not only a review of the past, but also a good strategy for the future to ensure a sustainable and flourishing nature for future generations.