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Things to see in Wiener Neustadt (Austria): 65 places and when to go
Wiener Neustadt is a town in Austria with around 83,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 65 places in and around it, mainly History (22), Nature (16), Mountains (16). The best known are Forchtenstein Castle, Burg Seebenstein and Wiener Neustadt Cathedral. 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 · 47.816, 16.25
- Population
- About 83,000
- Places
- 65 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (22) · Nature (16) · Mountains (16) · Hiking (12) · Temples (8) · Museums and art (6)
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- April and November.
- Nearest airport
- VIE Vienna, 40 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Eicherthütte, at 1,052 m.
What to see in Wiener Neustadt
The places in and around Wiener Neustadt, 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.
- Forchtenstein CastleBuilding in Forchtenstein, Austria13 km
- Burg SeebensteinCastle16 km
- Wiener Neustadt CathedralParish church550 m
- HeubergMountain in the Rosalia in Burgenland near to the border of Lower Austria14 km
- Schloss FrohsdorfChâteau7.9 km
- GreimkogelNature · Mountains17 km
- Bihr KogelMountain in Austria11 km
- KrieriegelMountain in the Rosalia in Burgenland11 km
- ReisnerkogelNature · Mountains16 km
- BauernmaißMountain in the Rosaliagebirge in the Burgenland9.5 km
- BergkogelMountain in the Rosalia in Burgenland8.8 km
- GeißspitzNature · Mountains15 km
- GfiederMountain in Lower Austria21 km
- HartlspitzMountain in the Rosalia in Burgenland15 km
- MitterriegelMountain in the Rosalia at the border Burgenland / Lower Austria6.5 km
- Burgruine SchwarzenbachCastle21 km
- Schloss BrunnBuilding in Lower Austria, Austria7.2 km
- Schloss EbenfurthBuilding in Burgenland, Austria11 km
- Schloss EichbüchlPalace in Lower Austria, Austria6.6 km
- Schloss PottschachBuilding in Lower Austria, Austria23 km
- Sieggrabener KogelMountain in Austria19 km
- St. Peter an der SperrFormer monastery in Lower Austria, Austria456 m
- Church of the Assumption in NeunkirchenChurch building in Neunkirchen, Austria16 km
- Stadtmuseum Wiener NeustadtMuseum in Austria510 m
And the other 41, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Mariä-Himmelfahrt-Kirche, Bad Sauerbrunn
- History: Burgruine Emmerberg, Fischau Castle, Katzelsdorf-Schloss, Schloss Thurnhof zu Linsberg, Schloss Pitten, Schloss Schwarzau, Evangelische Pfarrkirche Neunkirchen, Fanny (locomotive), Jewish cemetery Bad Sauerbrunn, Nikolauskirche, Church Sollenau, Parish church St. Valentin-Landschach, Rosalienkapelle Forchtenstein
- Hot springs: Thermalbad, Bad Fischau
- Museums and art: Flugmuseum Aviaticum, Industrieviertel-Museum, Reckturm, Städtisches Museum Neunkirchen, Lower Austria
- Nature: Heilsamer Brunnen Leobersdorf, Langes Loch, Räuberhöhle
- With kids: Aqua Nova, Freibad Felixdorf, Freibad Waldegg, Reptilienzoo Forchtenstein, Therme Linsberg Asia, Waldbad
- Mountains: Eicherthütte, Eisensteinhöhle, Hubertushaus, Stützpunkt der Berg- und Naturwacht
- Hiking: Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 alpin (Rax -Mattersburg), Nordalpenweg 01A - Burgenlandroute, Rosalia Rundwanderweg, Rundwanderweg Bucklige Welt, Wanderweg 231 V Rundwanderweg, Wiener Alpen Themenweg "Spielplatzweg", Wiener Alpenbogen, Wiener Alpenbogen (Alternative)
- Food and drink: Wolfsbräu
When to go to Wiener Neustadt
The best time to visit Wiener Neustadt 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 time8:37
- 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, 65 of the 65 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 Wiener Neustadt
The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE, Vienna), 40 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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And all of Austria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wiener Neustadt?
The best known: Forchtenstein Castle, Burg Seebenstein, Wiener Neustadt Cathedral, Heuberg, Schloss Frohsdorf. In all, 65 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wiener Neustadt?
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 Wiener Neustadt?
The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 40 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wiener Neustadt as the destination and these 65 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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