Belvedere and Schōnbrunn castles are unique places in Vienna, Austria. Combined, these two castles draw nearly 10 million visitors a year. It is easy to see why visitors are charmed by the beauty of these venues. Part of that beauty is the maintenance of the grounds around the castles. From seas of perennial flowers to hectares of finely manicured turf, visitors can easily see how involved just maintaining the grounds can be.
"We have to use only the best," explains Peter Pinzenohler, a co-manager at Schōnbrunn. "We looked at everything else, and we found that the Walker was the only one we had no negative remarks about. Pinzenohler, who is responsible for finding the best equipment to maintain the grounds at Schōnbrunn, says he gives the Walker an "optimal" rating in his book - the best rating he has. Not many pieces of equipment receive his best rating.
Manfred Hovezak, a gardener at Belvedere, says virtually the same thing about the Walker. "The Walker is a piece of equipment that works fast. But more importantly, it makes the turf look beautiful."
When the mowing is all said and done for Pinzenohler and Hovezak, they both agree on one thing: These castles are rich in history, which they admit is the main attraction. But they are eager to tell anyone who will listen that the grounds surrounding these pieces of history are also an integral part of attracting tourists.
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