Eisenstadt

Austria

Eisenstadt is the state capital of Burgenland in Austria. It consists of 4 districts: Kleinhöflein im Burgenland, Eisenstadt-Oberberg, Eisenstadt-Unterberg and St. Georgen am Leithagebirge. Kleinhöflein is the most western part of Eisenstadt, St. Georgen am Leithagebirge the most eastern one. Both are known for their vintners and the many Heurigen. Eisenstadt-Oberberg is popular for the Bergkirche or Haydnkirche, which houses the Haydnmausoleum while Eisenstadt-Unterberg is characterized by the former Jewish district.

  • Bergkirche. - housing Haydn's mausoleum and a calvary
  • Domkirche St.Martin. - late Gothic former military church, began in 1460.
  • Franziskanerkirche. - built in 1629, it contains the crypt of the princely family Esterházy

Bergkirche. - housing Haydn's mausoleum and a calvary

Domkirche St.Martin. - late Gothic former military church, began in [[1460]].

Franziskanerkirche. - built in [[1629]], it contains the crypt of the princely family Esterházy

  • Esterházy Castle. - Eisenstadt's landmark and former residence of the princely family Esterházy
  • Gloriette. - the former Esterházy hunting lodge

Esterházy Castle. - Eisenstadt's landmark and former residence of the princely family Esterházy

Gloriette. - the former Esterházy hunting lodge

  • City Hall (Rathaus).
  • Haydn's house. - a museum dedicated to Joseph Haydn, who lived in the building between 1766 and 1778.

City Hall (Rathaus).

Haydn's house. - a museum dedicated to Joseph Haydn, who lived in the building between 1766 and 1778.

  • State Museum (Landesmuseum).
  • State Gallery (Landesgalerie).
  • Diocese Museum (Diözesanmuseum).
  • Austrian Jewish Museum. - housing a private synagogue
  • Fire Department Museum (Feuerwehrmuseum).

State Museum (Landesmuseum).

State Gallery (Landesgalerie).

Diocese Museum (Diözesanmuseum).

Austrian Jewish Museum. - housing a private synagogue

Fire Department Museum (Feuerwehrmuseum).

Temple of Leopoldine at Schlosspark Esterházy

Apart from these centers, it's worth spending some time in the castle's park. There are huge meadows, where it's allowed to sit on. An insider's tip is grabbing a picnic basket and someone special for a romantic date. The park is quite popular as a place to relax and get down-to-earth again. There are some statuaries, obelisks and hidden ponds that can be discovered by a long walk.

Sports Center, Bad-Kissingen-Platz 1, 7000 Eisenstadt, +43 2682 6760017. indoor swimming pool, sauna, artificial ice rink, gymnasium, massage, hairdresser, restaurant

Open-Air Pool, +43 2682 22866.

Shopping Center Eisenstadt, Rusterstraße 82-104, 7000 Eisenstadt, +43 2682 65512. Monday-Thursday 9am-6.30pm, Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-6pm. grocery market, clothes, cosmetics, hair dresser, books, travel agency

FMZ Haidäcker Park, Haidäcker Park, 7000 Eisenstadt. Monday-Friday 9am-6.30pm, Saturday 9am-6pm. cosmetics, grocery market, books, sports, glasses, shoes

FMZ Rusterstraße, Rusterstraße, 7000 Eisenstadt. Monday-Friday 9am-6.30pm, Saturday 9am-6pm. cosmetics, sports, animals, books, school, shoes

Gasthaus Zum Heimchen, Feldstraße 35, 7000 Eisenstadt.

  • The Steinbruch in St.Margarethen is a popular eventlocation in summer. Famous operas are staged every year, for example Aida or Tosca. Every 5 years the passion plays take place. It's about 5km from Eisenstadt. You can get there by car or bus easily.
  • The Seefestspiele in Mörbisch are quite similar to the ones in St.Margarethen. Apart from the fact that different operettas are staged and various concerts take place as well.
  • The Familypark Neusiedler See is Austria's second biggest amusement park next to the Prater in Vienna. You have to pay € 19,50 once (children under 3 are free) and can use each attraction. Even though it's especially designed for children, adults can also have lots of fun there.
  • Sopron, only a half hour drive away. One of the nicest town of Hungary.

The Steinbruch in St.Margarethen is a popular eventlocation in summer. Famous operas are staged every year, for example Aida or Tosca. Every 5 years the passion plays take place. It's about 5km from Eisenstadt. You can get there by car or bus easily.

The Seefestspiele in Mörbisch are quite similar to the ones in St.Margarethen. Apart from the fact that different operettas are staged and various concerts take place as well.

The Familypark Neusiedler See is Austria's second biggest amusement park next to the Prater in [[Vienna]]. You have to pay € 19,50 once (children under 3 are free) and can use each attraction. Even though it's especially designed for children, adults can also have lots of fun there.