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Things to see in Eisenstadt (Austria): 47 places and when to go
Eisenstadt is a town in Austria, and this site lists 47 places in and around it, mainly History (19), Food and drink (13), Temples (10). The best known are Schloss Esterházy, Fertőrákos mithraeum and Sonnenberg. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Austria · 47.8333, 16.5333
- Places
- 47 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (19) · Food and drink (13) · Temples (10) · Nature (6) · Hiking (5) · Mountains (3)
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- April and November.
- Nearest airport
- VIE Vienna, 31 km as the crow flies
What to see in Eisenstadt
The places in and around Eisenstadt, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Schloss EsterházyChâteau in Eisenstadt, Austria1.8 km
- Fertőrákos mithraeumMithraeum in Hungary14 km
- SonnenbergMountain in the Leitha Mountains in Burgenland6.4 km
- FamilyparkAmusement park in Austria9.2 km
- Schloss PottendorfBuilding in Lower Austria, Austria14 km
- BergkircheChurch in Eisenstadt, Austria2.1 km
- Römersteinbruch Sankt MargarethenBuilding in Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland, Austria8.2 km
- Basilika Maria LorettoParish church in Burgenland9.1 km
- FischerkircheParish church11 km
- Schloss Mannersdorf am LeithagebirgeCastle17 km
- Neuer Jüdischer Friedhof EisenstadtCemetery in Burgenland, Austria2.2 km
- Schloss SeibersdorfBuilding in Seibersdorf, Austria14 km
- LeinnerhausMuseum in Austria1.5 km
- Christuskirche MörbischChurch13 km
- GoldbergHill in Schützen am Gebirge, Österreich8.1 km
- Haus der BegegnungBuilding in Eisenstadt, Austria2.0 km
- Mary Magdalene ChurchChurch building in Schützen am Gebirge, Austria7.1 km
- Filialkirche hl. RochusChurch building in Hirm, Austria7.8 km
- Pfarrkirche Hll. Petrus und PaulusChurch building in Burgenland, Austria11 km
- LeberlWinery3.8 km
- Pfarrkirche hl. Sigismund (Krensdorf)Church building in Krensdorf, Austria10 km
- Pfarrkirche Zur Kreuzerhöhung, WulkaprodersdorfChurch building in Wulkaprodersdorf, Austria5.3 km
- Ruine Hornstein, BurgenlandCastle7.6 km
- Jakobskirche, KlingenbachChurch building in Klingenbach, Austria8.8 km
And the other 23, by what you come to do:
- History: Schloss Draßburg, Türkenmauer
- Food and drink: Der Pannonier, Eberherr Weingut, Franz Hahnekamp, Hammer Wein Rust, Just Rust - Weingut Gerhard Just Weinberggasse 16, 7071 Rust, Schreiner. Bioweingut., Weinbau Hafner & Tschank, Weinbau Haselbauer, Weingut Blaues Haus, Weingut Elfenhof, Weingut Feiler-Artinger, Weingut Franz Schindler
- Hiking: Eisenstädter Seehütte, Eulenweg, Via Margaritarum, Via Mariae, Zentralalpenweg 02A Variante Rust
- Nature: Fronwiesen und Kuhlacke, Hoher Berg, Teichwiesen
- Museums and art: Heimathaus Mörbisch Museum
When to go to Eisenstadt
The best time to visit Eisenstadt is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time8:36
- FebBest time9:59
- MarBest time11:35
- AprPossible13:24
- MayBest time14:56
- JunBest time15:47
- JulBest time15:26
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:00
- DecBest time8:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. In May, 46 of the 47 places are at their best.
When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Eisenstadt
The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE, Vienna), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of Austria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Eisenstadt?
The best known: Schloss Esterházy, Fertőrákos mithraeum, Sonnenberg, Familypark, Schloss Pottendorf. In all, 47 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Eisenstadt?
December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.
How do you get to Eisenstadt?
The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 31 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Eisenstadt as the destination and these 47 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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