Fought only weeks after Aspern-Essling in 1809, the Battle of Wagram became one of the largest battles of the Napoleonic Wars.
Fought only weeks after Aspern-Essling in 1809, the Battle of Wagram became one of the largest battles of the Napoleonic Wars. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers from the French Empire and Austrian forces clashed across the plains north of Vienna. The battle ended with an Austrian defeat and led to the Treaty of Schönbrunn, reshaping European politics. Visitors today can explore the villages and countryside where the battle took place, including memorials and information points. The landscape is particularly appealing for cyclists, with quiet rural roads passing through vineyards.
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