Staasdorf – Chapel, Wayside Shrine and Local History

Staasdorf brings together early local history, sacred buildings, a modern wayside shrine and specific connections to the Tullnerfeld. Local points of interest range from archaeological finds to a running route and a weekday lunch offering.

Local History and Landscape

Archaeological finds in Staasdorf point to a settlement in antiquity. A document issued by King Rudolf I mentions the town under the name “Steurdorf”. These are two distinct historical references: archaeological evidence of early settlement and a written mention using an earlier place name. The name of a stream also points to the town’s history: the stream now called the Kleine Tulln was formerly known as the Staasbach and flowed through Staasdorf until the end of the 19th century.

Klein Staasdorf lies on the edge of the Tullnerfeld, on the Flachberg, and borders the foothills of the Vienna Woods. This landscape brings together the Tullnerfeld, the Flachberg and the foothills of the Vienna Woods.

Chapel and Wayside Shrine

The late Baroque chapel in Staasdorf was built in 1739 for local worship and is dedicated to Saint Eustace. Its year of construction, purpose and dedication give the building a clear historical context. If you are interested in local architectural and religious history while travelling, the chapel offers a specific point of interest. Its dedication to Eustace also distinguishes it from the wayside shrine of Saint Barbara.

The modern wayside shrine of Saint Barbara stands on a small hill immediately west of the northern portal of the Vienna Woods Tunnel on the HL railway line. The statue of Saint Barbara at the shrine was dedicated in 2011 during the St Barbara’s Day celebration. The brightly painted figure is shown with a tower, which symbolises steadfastness and resilience in the faith. The shrine’s precise location and the religious symbolism of its figure are therefore two distinct features of the monument.

At the wayside shrine, the path descending from the Flachberg intersects with a pilgrimage route that runs along the southern edge of the Tullner Feld to the Frauenhofen pilgrimage church of the Visitation of Mary. These routes have different points of reference: one descends from the Flachberg, while the other runs along the southern edge of the Tullner Feld and leads to the pilgrimage church.

Running Route and Lunch Break

For planning a run, the Staasdorf Loop is an option in its own right: the longer running route leads into the Tullnerfeld and is 11.4 km long. Its described use differs from that of the pilgrimage route by the wayside shrine, which leads to the pilgrimage church of the Visitation of Mary. The Staasdorf Loop is therefore a specific option if you would like to include a running route in your travel plans.

In 2026, the Tullnerfelderhof in Staasdorf offers three freshly cooked lunch menus from Monday to Friday. The day of the week is therefore an important detail when planning a lunch break: the offer is available on weekdays, not at weekends. If you plan to have lunch there, check the current menu before your visit.

For the broader travel overview: Tulln An Der Donau.