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The Jewish Museum in Eisenstadt is located in the Wertheimer house, which belonged to the famous Hungarian rabbi. The museum was opened in 1972 on a large area and is divided into a number of exhibition halls. On the 1st floor of the museum is a synagogue, one of the few that did not suffer during the Jewish pogroms in 1938.

The museum offers an exposition that provides historical information on the history of Jewish settlers in Burgenland. A special place in the exposition is occupied by the memorial hall, which was created in memory of the seven Jewish communities of Burgenland.

Currently, the museum houses a library containing about 10 thousand volumes. Mostly these are books of the 18th century. The library also has a significant collection of facsimile publications.

Forchtenstein Castle

Forchtenstein Castle holds one of the best and most expensive private weapons collections in Austria, but besides military trophies and weapons, there are many family portraits of Esterhazy that acquired the castle in the 17th century.

Among the expensive exhibits are presented the jewels of the princely family of Esterhazy, family heirlooms and a collection of furniture of that time.

It is noteworthy that today visitors can not only visit the medieval era, but also celebrate their solemn holiday, for example, a wedding or a birthday within the walls of Forchtenstein Castle. The Leopoldin room, front hall and fireplace room are often rented by sophisticated lovers of medieval romance.

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Esterhazy Palace

Esterhazy Castle is a magnificent building, now a national museum, with elements of neoclassicism and baroque, located in Eisenstadt, the capital of Burgenland. The history of the building begins from the XIV century, when it was built in the form of a fortress, in the middle of the XVIII century the building was donated to one of the richest princes N. Esztergazi, who was later nicknamed the Great, it was he who built his own Versailles on the site of the fortress - a copy of the French palace ensemble Louis XIV.

Today, Estergazi Castle has 200 rooms and 6 halls, among which the Haydn Hall is considered the most luxurious hall with good acoustics. Currently, symphonic music concerts are regularly held in this hall, while the musicians are dressed in costumes from the time of Haydn. One of the most beautiful parks in Europe adjoins the castle, where you can see grottoes and greenhouses, fountains and statues, which together make up a magnificent sight!

National Park Neusiedlersee - Zeevinkel is located on the border of Austria and Hungary, on the Austrian side it is located on the federal state of Burgenland. This territory has been protected since 1932, however, it received the status of a national park only in 1993, before that it was considered a simple reserve.

The main attraction in the park is the shallow lake Neusiedlersee, which has become a nesting site for many aquatic and near-water birds. This lake is the fourth largest territory in all of Central Europe, it has long been a popular tourist destination and is recognized as a unique biosphere reserve. Tourists can go fishing, sailing and windsurfing here.

In this national park, various landscapes are found: swamps, meadows, reed beds and typical Central European steppes. Among the flora of Lake Neusiedlersee there are many species of reeds. In total, about 300 species inhabit the national park; 15 species of fish are described in the lake water.

Lake Neusiedler See

Lake Neusiedler is located on the border of Austria with Hungary and is one of the most popular natural attractions of the country. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe lake is about 315 square kilometers, and the greatest depth varies about two meters. Neusiedler See is one of the largest lakes in Central Europe.

On the Austrian side, the lake is surrounded by picturesque hills covered with dense forest, on the south side there are salt marshes. The coastline is heavily indented by bays, some of which are quite deep.

Thanks to the beautiful scenery, Lake Neusiedler is of great interest to tourists who prefer ecological trails and immersion in the natural world. 15 species of fish, numerous species of microorganisms and rare insects live in the waters of the lake. Here you can observe in natural conditions over three hundred species of birds - nesting and migratory.

In the summer, Lake Neusiedler is very popular among vacationers. The Austrians even call it the Vienna Sea, since there are plenty of beaches and small islands, and the water temperature reaches +30 degrees. In addition to sunbathing and swimming on the lake, you can go windsurfing and sailing, but this is not always convenient due to the small depth of the lake.

Castle Hotel Bernstein

Bernstein Castle, the first mention of which appears in written letters of the 13th century, served as a border fortress, which witnessed numerous battles. It is located on a picturesque hill near Lake Neusiedler See.

After the Almazi family bought the castle in 1892 and began renting it out, in 1953 it acquired the status of a hotel, but despite this, it almost completely retained its original appearance.

Inside each room of the castle you can see antique furniture, tiled stoves and antique fireplaces, which heat the castle, as well as other interior items, among which there are even books. The castle also has a Renaissance-style jousting hall, where breakfast and dinner are currently held under natural light and by candlelight.

In addition to the amazing interior, the castle also has some surprises. According to a popular legend, in the castle you can find ghosts of Katharina Frescobaldi, nicknamed "the white woman" who died in the castle in 1480, and the son of one of the first owners of the castle - Johann Ivan, who died in 1279.

Lokenhouse Castle

Lokenhaus Castle, built around 1200, gained its fame largely due to the well-preserved knight's hall. Therefore, many call it the "last knight's castle of Austria." It is located in the southeastern part of the city.

The castle, the architecture of which combines the features of the Gothic and Romanesque styles, was created with the aim of protecting Pannonia from the raids of the Mongols. The castle was owned by many famous personalities: Henry II, Emperor Maximilian II, and after the castle was destroyed by Charles I in 1337, it was restored by Francis II.

To date, in addition to its knight's hall, a chapel and an underground crypt have been preserved in their original form. The walls of the castle are decorated with 13th-century frescoes. In its interior you can see antique furniture and other antiques. Of particular interest are the castle kitchen, the armory and the room of the prince.

Currently, the castle regularly hosts seminars and various cultural events, as well as a hotel and restaurant.

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Golf Club Attersee-Traunsee

Attersee-Traunsee Golf Club is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a wonderful sport - golf.

The work of the club is distinguished by the high professionalism of employees, in particular, its management.

It is noteworthy that playing golf in the club is positioned not only as a sport, but also as a pastime. All club golf courses are in excellent condition. National tournaments are held here, with both adults and children visiting the club.

The tournament field is 6.392 meters for men and 5.610 meters for women. Note that the club is located in an idyllic area, while the transport connection with the club is perfectly established. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe club is 83 hectares.

It is interesting that the club conducts an active social life, which is in perfect harmony with sports.

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Burgenland Region in Austria

Burgenland is a federal province in Austria, located in its very east.  It borders with the countries of Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia, as well as with the Austrian federal provinces of Lower Austria and Styria. The land of Burgenland from north to south is 140 km, from west to east - 80 km.
   The capital of the land of Burgenland is Eisenstadt.

Major Attractions

CAPITAL OF THE REGION - EISENSTADT (Eisenstadt)

The population of 14.100 people (Vienna Airport 65 km from the city).
Walking route around the city with a tour of the main attractions:
   Pp Esterhazy-Platz: Esterhazy Palace (Haydn Hall) and front rooms, park - ul. Haidngasse: Haydn's House Museum, Franciscan Church - City Hall - Parish Church - ul. Hauptstrasse - ul. Esterhazy - Strasse: Museum of Local Lore Burgenpand - Kalvarinbergkirche Church - Haydn Mausoleum - Sq. Esterhazy Platz.
The duration of the route is 1 hour without a detailed sightseeing.
We also recommend:
   Excursion to Lake Neusiedler See (15 km from Eisenstadt) - (St. Margareten: bird sanctuary - Rust - Mörbisch: festival on the lake) and then - Zeevinkel.

MAIN RESORTS OF THE REGION

Healing waters and muds that enhance health, beneficial procedures - all this can be found in Burgenland.
- resort Bad tatzmannsdorf (medical resort);
- resort Stegersbach  (Wellness - beauty and peace of mind programs);
   - resort Therme lutzmannsburg  (for families with small children and infants);
   - resort Bad sauerbrunn   specializes in sports and rehabilitation after illness.

Loretto(Loretto) : Former servitude monastery (Servitenkloster), founded in 1651, a Baroque building, known since the XVII-XVIII centuries .: Tsasa Santa with a statue of the "Black Madonna" (Schwarzen Mutter Gottes).
Eisenstadt(Eisenstadt) : Franciscan Monastery(Franziskanerkloster), founded in 1625, a wonderful interior of the XVII-XVIII centuries. Haydn's organ, crypt of the Esterhazy family, museum.
Gussing(Guessing) : Franciscan Monastery,   It was founded in 1648 according to the project of the court architect Luchcheze. Burial of the Batthyany family.

   Aquapark Sonnentherme lutzmannsburg .
   St. Margarethen:  "Fairytale Forest".
Bad Tatzmannsdorf:  open-air museum.
Guessing:  forest park.

Halburn  (Schloss Halbturn), southeast of Neusiedl am See: Baroque palace built in 1711 by I.P. von Hildebrandt. Ceiling Murals by F.A. Maulpercha (1765) www.schlosshalbturn.com
Eisenstadt  (Eisenstadt): Esterhazy Palace (Schloss Esterhazy), whose four wings are made in the Baroque style (1663-1672). Haydn Hall with Tencall frescoes. http://esterhazy.at
Forchtenstein  (Burg Forchtenstein): Fortifications rebuilt in the 17th century into a castle in the spirit of the Renaissance, an interesting armory. www.forchtenstein.at
Landsee  (Burgruine Landsee): The largest fortress in Burgenland, burned down in 1772. Ruins, a residential tower in the Romanesque style. www.landseeaktiv.at
Lokenhouse  (Lockenhaus): Fortress on the border with Hungary, XIII century, the Knight's Hall. www.ritterburg.at
Burg Schleining  (Burg Schlaining / Friedensburg Schlaining): Fortifications (1272), rebuilt in the 17th century. Gothic chapel, large collections. www.friedensburg.at
Gussing  (Guessing): Medieval fortress expanded in the XVI-XVII centuries., The knight's hall, art gallery, a collection of weapons. www.burgguessing.info

Eisenstadt  (Eisenstadt)
   Events of musical life: International Haydntage Days take place in September; Haydn concerts in the Esterhazy Palace (mid-May - early October) www.haydnfestival.at
Memorable places: Joseph Haydn:   Haydn Museum (the house where the composer lived http://haydn-haus.at), ul. Joseph Haydn Gasse, 21.
   Mausoleum - www.haydnkirche.at (near the Bergkirche)
Franz Liszt:   local museum: documentary
Morbish  (Moerbisch)
The operetta festival (Die Seefestspiele Moerbisch) takes place annually in the summer - July / August. www.seefestspiele-moerbisch.at
Riding  (Raiding) (50 km south of Eisenstadt)
Franz Liszt:   Liszt Museum, Liststrasse 46, www.lisztzentrum.at
  Music festivals - www.lisztfestival.at
   Lokenhouse(Lockenhaus)
   Chamber Music Festival (first half of July) - www.kammermusikfest.at.

Neusiedler See National Park - Zeevinkelit is the only steppe national park in Central Europe. The steppe lake located here, surrounded on all sides by reeds, salt marshes and swamps, attracts the attention of birds migrating in spring and autumn. You can get acquainted with all the beauties of the park during guided tours, and on horseback and horse-drawn carts, as well as on a bicycle.
Nationalpark Neusiedler See - Seewinkel
   A-7142 Illmitz.

The nearest airports to Burgenland are Vienna, Bratislava, Graz and Maribor. You can also get to Burgenland by train from Styria, or by commuter trains from Vienna.

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Weather in Burgenland

The climate map of Burgenland can be divided into two zones. The first zone is characterized by a continental climate and is influenced by the Middle Danube lowland with sharp temperature drops and hot, dry summers typical of this area. The second zone is characterized by a temperate climate and is influenced by air masses from Western Europe with a large amount of precipitation. In general, the climate of Burgenland is quite mild and there are more than 300 sunny days a year.

Panoramas of Burgenland

Kitchen

The traditional dishes of the region are Grammelpogatscherl - yeast pie with pork greaves, Knoblauchwurst - garlic sausage, Blunz’ngrostl - fried blood sausage, Presswurst and Sulz - sausages consisting of pieces of different meat.

In North Burgenland, in the Neusiedlersee region, as well as in South Burgenland, they make exceptionally good wine. Here you can visit some wineries and taste it yourself. The main varieties of wines:

• white Welschriesling, Pinot Blanc, Bouvier, Scheurebe, Muscat Ottonel, Traminer, Chardonnay, Neuburger; Sauvignon Blanc and Furmint meet;
• red varieties - Zweigelt, Saint-Lauren, Blaufrenkish, Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Nebbiolo are grown in some vineyards.

A special wine called Uhudler is made in Southern Burgenland and in the regions bordering Styria. In appearance, the wine has some similarities with pink, but its taste is completely different.

It is worth trying Most - an alcoholic drink made from fermented juice. Looks like a cider. Another high-alcohol drink, Sturm, is made by fermenting grape juice.

The restaurants of Burgenland offer delicious Pannonian specialties. Such restaurants are united under the general name "Pannonian Innkeepers".

The most popular hotels in Burgenland

Attractions and attractions of Burgenland

Of interest is the Nationalpark Neusiedler See - Seewinkel - the first Austrian park covering two states, and the Neusiedlersee region was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001.

You can go on a trip to the wine regions of Burgenland and look into the cellars, as well as explore the small villages that meet on the route. The wine route runs through the following places: Ilmitz, where the national park and Lake Neusiedler See are located; Apetlon with a lake reserve for birds; St. Andre am Ziksee and Frauenkirchen with baroque basilica; Podersdorf and Gols is Austria's largest wine-growing city.

What else to see: Neusiedl am See with the Pannonian Museum of Local Lore; Breitenbrunn with a Turkish tower, Purbach with wine cellars, the historic city of Rust, St. Margareten im Burgenland with Roman quarries, Matterburg with Forchtenstein Castle, the city of Riding, where you can visit the house in which Franz Liszt was born and many other cities.

Burgenland Castles

Historically, Burgenland was called the “Land of the Four Castles”, but it so happened that now some of these castles are located on the territory of Hungary. But now in Burgenland there is still something to see.

• Castle Bernstein (Burg Bernstein) 13 century - a small, located in the town of Bernstein, now a hotel.
• The 13th-century Burg Lockenhaus is a fortress located in Lockenhaus.
• Schlaining Castle (Burg Schlaining) is also 13th century located in the village of Stadtschleining. Now the castle rooms are occupied by the Austrian training center and the European Museum.
• Burglau castle (Schloss Burgau) of the 14th century.
• 12th century Burg Güssing Castle is the oldest in Burgenland, built around 1157 on an extinct volcano and served to protect against threats from the east.
• Castle Rigersburg (Riegersburg) 11-17 centuries. - Originally designed in the 11th century, but rebuilt in 17. It is located at an altitude of 482 meters on an extinct volcano. 3 km of defensive walls and 11 bastions have been preserved.

Events

Burgenland hosts many cultural events that classical music lovers will appreciate: the Austrian Seefestpiele Operetta Festival, the Opernfestpiele Opera Festival, the Haydnfestival, the Kammermusikfest Chamber Music Festival and the Lisztfestival.

The first mention of the Güssing castle dates back to 1157, when it was still wooden. In 1242, the castle was taken from the local feudal lord King Bela III and built a massive stone structure. Today, theater performances and concerts are held here, and the chapel is used for wedding ceremonies.

Eastern Region of Austria

Burgenland is located on the eastern edge of the country. This is the youngest and fewest land in Austria. Before World War I, the land was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. After the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this land was transferred to Austria under the Saint-Germain Peace Treaty of 1919.

Burgenland is an agricultural region where excellent crops of wheat, corn, vegetables and grapes are harvested. The local wine and canned fruits and vegetables are in great demand throughout Europe.

Burgenland is located in the Danube basin and its large tributary, Rab, flowing through the land. The terrain is characterized by great diversity: mid-altitude mountains are replaced by small hills that turn into a plain.

The main natural attraction of Burgenland is the 35-kilometer-long lake Neusiedler See, it occupies a large area, but rather small. From Neusiedler See to Vienna is only 40 km, it is a favorite vacation spot for residents of the Austrian capital, they call it the Vienna Sea. Its shores in many places are hidden by wide and dense reed thickets. The lake and its environs are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. They are the main part of the only national park of Burgenland Neusiedler See - Zevinkel (Lake District), which occupies the territory on both sides of the border between Hungary and Austria. The park is protected by rare plants of reed thickets, where more than 250 species of waterfowl live.

Burgenland became famous as a very musical land. Its capital is Eisenstadt - the birthplace of Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). On the street bearing his name is the house-museum of the great composer. Every year, a festival of his name takes place in the castle of Esterházy: at the court of these Hungarian princes, Haydn served as bandmaster for 30 years.

In the town of Raiding, Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was born - the future Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist. In the house where he was born, his museum is now located.

Famous festivals are held in Burgenland, gathering hundreds of thousands of listeners: the Wiesen Jazz Festival, the Morbisch Opposition Festival.

Burgenland stretched a narrow strip along the border with Hungary. Such outlines of this Austrian land were the result of the will of the people of the historical region in 1921.

All this land in the past was the personal property of the Hungarian princes, whose concern for the defense of their possessions was expressed in the continuous construction of castles for several centuries.

The main city of Burgenland - Eisenstadt - belonged to both Hungarian and Austrian rulers in its history, therefore, there remained buildings reflecting the influence of both cultures. In the west of Schlosspark stands the magnificent castle of the princes of Esterhazy. In the XIII century. at the site of the current building was a Gothic fortress. At the beginning of the XVII century. it became the property of Esterhazy and was rebuilt anew in the Baroque style, and in the XVIII century. - in the style of classicism.

Further south are two more important sights of the city - the town hall and St. Martin's Cathedral, where organ music festivals are held.

In the west of the city, the old Jewish quarter Unterberg with a cemetery has been preserved, where they began to bury from the 17th century, when Viennese Jews received permission to settle in Eisenstadt and the surrounding area. During World War II, gravestones were used to build anti-tank ditches; the cemetery was restored after 1945.

There are many castles throughout Burgenland, one of the most famous and oldest in this land - Güssing, built in the 12th century. on top of an extinct volcano. It is surrounded by vineyards and belongs to the Battiani family, which has owned it for 500 years. In 1524, the Habsburgs in recognition of the merits of Count Battiani in victory over the Turks gave him this castle.

On the border with Hungary is the mighty Lokenhaus Castle, built around 1200 in order to protect Pannonia from the Mongol nomads. In the Middle Ages, it was one of the main castles of the Knights Templar, in which the knight's hall was preserved in excellent condition. Then he was owned by Henry II, Emperor Maximilian I.

In the XVII century. in Forchtenstein, the princes of Esterházy built a powerful castle according to the Italian design with a 50-meter main tower - bergfried. Its premises house collections of weapons, banners and paintings, as well as an exhibition of trophies captured during the wars with the Turks. A well of 142 m deep was dug up by Turkish prisoners in the castle.

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sights

Natural

• Neusiedlersee National Park - Zewinkel (1992)
• Sparbach Nature Park

Historical

• Castles Burg Schleining (1272, perestroika of the 17th century), Güssing (12th century), Lokenhaus (13th century), Wonburg (13th century), Bernstein (13th century), Burgau (14th century), Rigersburg ( XI, XVII centuries.), Forchtenstein (1635-1652)
• Servite Monastery (Loretto, 1651)
• Castles Halburn (1710) and Landsee (ruins, 1772)

Cultural

• Liszt Ferenc House Museum (Riding)
• Rock Museum (mining and processing of serpentine, Bernstein)
• Pannonian Museum of Local Lore (Neusiedl)
• Open Air Museum (Bad Tatzmannsdorf)

City Eisenstadt

• Esterhazy Castle (end of the 13th century, perestroika of the 17th-18th centuries) with Schlossspark
• Cathedral of St. Martin (XIII century., Restructuring of the XVI century.)
• Town Hall (1560, reconstruction 1648)
• Franciscan Church (Monastery of St. Michael, 1368, restored 1625)
• Old Jewish cemetery (from the 17th century)
• Bergkirche Church (Haydn Church, 1715-1803) and St. Anthony of Padua (1739)
• Joseph Haydn House Museum
• Burgenland Museum
• Jewish Museum

Curious facts

The officially announced unification of Burgenland with Austria in August 1921 almost led to a new war. As soon as the Austrian police and border guards entered the territory, which had previously been Hungarian, the Hungarian government advanced an army against them. The reason was that historically Germans and Hungarians compactly lived in Burgenland, and Austria laid claim to the whole territory. The fighting was prevented when the parties agreed to a referendum. It took place in December 1921. Following its results, part of the territories of Burgenland with the predominant Hungarian population, including the capital Sopron (Edenburg), remained in Hungary. Only that part of historical Burgenland was added to Austria, where the majority were Germans.

The water level in Lake Neusiedler See periodically falls or rises. It also happened that it completely dried out. Back in 1956, a joint Austro-Hungarian commission was established to control the water level in the lake. Its flow is regulated, but, despite this, it is not possible to completely avoid fluctuations in water level. The problem with the protection of the lake and its surroundings is that they are privately owned by 1,200 owners, mainly local farmers, who receive annual compensation for not using these lands for economic purposes, but not all obey this rule.

The first written mention of Eisenstadt dates back to 1118. Then the city was called Kastrum Ferreum, which is translated from Latin as "iron fortress". Its current name is a direct translation of the Latin name into German.

Composer Joseph Haydn passed away and was originally buried in Vienna. In 1820, it was decided to move the composer's ashes from the capital's cemetery to Eisenstadt and bury them in the Bergkirche cemetery, which has since been called the Haydn Church.

■ During the Second World War, German troops, trying to impede the advancement of the Soviet army, created in Burgenland one of the most complex and large minefield systems. Most of them have not fulfilled their functions. Their schemes were lost, and mine clearance continued until the end of the 20th century.

Burgenland is a land located in the east of the country, the youngest and least numerous land in Austria. Before World War I, the land was part of the Kingdom of Hungary.

The pearl of Burgenland is considered to be the unique reed-covered lake of Neusiedler See (German: Neusiedler See), which, despite its shallow depth (not more than 1.8 m), is the largest lake in Europe and a favorite vacation spot of Austrians and visitors. Two-thirds of tourists coming to Burgerland travel to this lake. The water in the lake is slightly salted, but, despite this, many different types of freshwater fish live in it. The reeds that grow around the lake are home to a huge number of rare birds and insects. The territory of the lake is a nature reserve, which in 1993 received the status of the National Park Neusiedlersee - Zeevinkel (German: Neusiedlersee-Seewinkel). In 2001, the Neusiedlersee-Zeevinkel Park was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Due to the unique climate with a large number of sunny days a year, Burgenland became one of the most important wine-growing regions in Austria. The area of \u200b\u200bvineyards exceeds 16,500 ha. The most famous are the following white wines: Welchriesling and Weißburgunder, red wines Zweigelt, Saint-Laurent and Blaufrankisch. It also produces the famous ice wine (Eiswein).

The capital city of Burgenland is the city (Eisenstadt) is the birthplace of the famous composer Joseph Haydn. Currently, on the street bearing his name, there is a house-museum named after the great composer, telling about his life. Every year, in the second week of September, the Haydn Festival is held at the Esterhazy Castle.

In the small town of Riding, Ferenc Liszt was born in 1811. The house where he was born now houses the museum of the composer.

The city of Wiesen hosts many music festivals that gather up to 100 thousand visitors. This is the Wiesen Jazz Festival in July, the rock festival “Two Days a Week”

In the city of Mörbisch, located on the southwestern shore of Lake Neusiedl See, an opposition festival (Seefestspiele Mörbisch) is held annually in July and August, which attracts more than 150 thousand visitors. Along with the classical operettas of Strauss, Lehar and Kalman, modern musicals are performed there.

On the territory of the land there are beautiful ancient castles and palaces - the Forchtenstein fortress belonging to the Estherhazy family, the medieval Gussing castle, the Knight's castle Lokenhaus - Lokenhaus Burg, the ruins of the fortress in Landze, Schleining, the Halburn baroque palace.

Burgenland is also known for its thermal spas, such as Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Bad Sauerbrunn, Lutzmannsburg