Comagena the ancient Tulln

Tulln has been a hotspot of urban archaeological research in Lower Austria for many decades. The reason for this is the Roman fort that housed a cavalry unit (ala) of 500 men, the ala I Commagenorum. The fort protected the Danube Limes that ran here from the first to the fifth century AD. Archaeologists initially focused on locating this fort, which was situated to the west of the railway line and was bordered by two roads: Wienerstraße to the south and Nibelungengasse to the west. In the fourth century, Comagena was expanded with the addition of fan-shaped corner towers and horseshoe-shaped towers, including the well-preserved Salzturm (salt tower).

A Roman cavalry fort called Comagena was once located on the site of present-day Tulln as part of the Danube Limes.

Tulln, situated on the Danube, presents itself as an important Roman town with a variety of historical sites. The Roman Museum Tulln on the main square offers insights into the Roman camp of Comagena and the history of migration and emancipation 2,000 years ago. 

The Roman tower, a horseshoe-shaped flank tower from the 3rd century AD, and the double gate are impressive relics of Roman architecture and bear witness to the military importance of the region. 

The Danube Limes, the ancient border of the Roman Empire, runs along the Danube and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021. In Tulln, visitors can see the remains of the eastern camp double gate of the Comagenis cavalry camp and learn more about the Roman history of the region. 

These historical sites invite you to immerse yourself in Tulln's Roman past and discover the traces of the Romans along the Danube.

Tip: The Roman Museum in the Tulln City Museum is dedicated to the history, exhibition and presentation of finds from the fort and the civilian settlement of Comagena.