In our last blog article, we have already introduced our extraordinary city bees on our lavender roof and their honey to our readers. But there are many more green spaces in the middle of the green city here which show an impressing biodiversity.
Vienna’s Biodiversity
Green Spaces, various animal-species and different natural habitats
Wienerwald Biosphere Reserve
The Wienerwald which spreads over the federal states Lower Austria and Vienna, significantly contributes to the protection of ecosystems and landscapes as well as to the preservation of the ecological biodiversity. For this reason, it has been marked out as biosphere reserve by the UNESCO.
As a model region for sustainability, the Wienerwald supports ecologically friendly forms of land use and a better understanding of the interactions between man and nature. With over 2.000 plant species and extremely versatile habitats, this phenomenon exemplifies how the variety of nature and culture can exist even at the edge of the city.
Schönbrunn Zoo
As scientifically led animal park, the Schönbrunn Zoo does not only place importance on education, research and recovery, but also very much on nature and species protection. The participation in numerous open land projects for endangered animals all over the world by financial means, expert knowledge and PR are characteristic for the commitment of the Schönnbrunn zoo.
The rescue missions for the rare giant river turtles or the polar bears, the species conservation project for pandas as well as the advancement of the ecotourism in Nepal for the preservation of the red pandas are only a few examples therefore. But also many domestic wild animals have found a home at the Schönbrunn zoo, as it creates very beneficial living conditions in the middle of the city.
Lobau
As a part of the Danube-Auen National Park, the Lobau is home to more than 800 plants, 30 mammal and 100 breeding bird species as well as to numerous fishes, amphibians and reptiles. Therefore, the water forest whose emblem is the beautiful Kingfisher, has also been named Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO.
But the Lobau as a green oasis does not only invite to relaxation, but also to some exciting activities. At a guided adventure hike, for example, the characteristics of the ecosystem are pointed out. But also on a hiking or cycling tour on one’s own which is perfectly possible due to the good signposting, or on an excursion with the national park boat, you can discover the Lobau. In some waters, you can even bathe in summer and the Napoleon circular walk will lead you to the most important historical sites of the battle of Aspern and Essling.
Green hotel in a green city
As already said, even the Boutiquehotel Stadthalle supports Vienna's biodiversity. Not only our own bees love the beautiful lavender roof and the fresh garden. Different Insects and birds from all over Vienna love the diverse flora in the center of the world metropolis Vienna.
And as the first zero balance hotel in Vienna, we're extremely proud to minimize our CO2-Footprint, to make our beautiful world a place, that even our children's children can enjoy. We are in the end, simply green at heart.
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