population: 0.02 million

extension: 53.72 square kilometers

Museums

If you're in Schwechat and interested in museums, you may want to visit Vienna, which is just a short distance away. Vienna has a variety of museums, including the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Museum of Natural History, the Belvedere Palace, and the Albertina Museum, as well as many others. Another nearby option is the Military History Museum in Vienna.

Food

Schwechat is a small town located close to Vienna, Austria. While it doesn't have any signature dishes of its own, there are many traditional Austrian dishes that you can try in the area. Some of the most popular and typical dishes to eat according to local people in Schwechat (Austria) include:

1. Wiener Schnitzel - a breaded and fried veal cutlet
2. Tafelspitz - boiled beef served with potatoes, horseradish sauce, and chives
3. Kaiserschmarrn - a fluffy shredded pancake with raisins, usually served with fruit compote or apple sauce
4. Sachertorte - a famous chocolate cake with apricot jam filling and chocolate icing, created in Vienna
5. Germknödel - a sweet yeast dumpling filled with plum jam and served with vanilla sauce and poppy seeds.

These dishes can be found in many restaurants throughout Austria, including in Schwechat and its neighboring cities.

Activities

Some fun activities that locals in Schwechat and the surrounding area enjoy include:

1. Visiting the Laxenburg Castle and Gardens
2. Exploring the nearby Donau-Auen National Park
3. Tasting local wines at the Carnuntum wine region
4. Attending events and festivals such as the Weinblütenfest (Wine Blossom Festival) and the Kürbisfest (Pumpkin Festival)
5. Relaxing at the Therme Wien, a popular thermal spa in the area.