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Eisenstadt

Burgenland, Austria · Europe

About Eisenstadt

Eisenstadt is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Trausdorf an der Wulka, 40km from Belvedere Palace.

Eisenstadt is a town located in Burgenland, Austria. With a population of 9,217, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Eisenstadt sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Eisenstadt to your route.

About Eisenstadt

Eisenstadt (Austrian German pronunciation: [ˈaɪzn̩ʃtat] ; Austro-Bavarian: Eisnstod; Hungarian: Kismarton; Croatian: Željezni grad or Željezno; Slovene: Železno) is the capital city of the Austrian state of Burgenland. With a population of 16,118 (as of 2025), it is the smallest state capital and the 38th-largest city

Read more in Austria overall. It lies at the foot of the Leitha Mountains. From 1648 to 1921, Kismarton/Eisenstadt was part of the Habsburg Empire's Kingdom of Hungary and the seat of the Hungarian noble family Eszterházy. During this time, the composer Joseph Haydn lived and worked in Eisenstadt as a court musician under the patronage of the Esterházy family. After the cession of Burgenland to Austria in 1921, the city became the province's capital in 1925. As the state capital of Burgenland, it functions as a center of public administration and services and is the seat of three institutes of higher education.

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Where is Eisenstadt located?

Eisenstadt is located in Burgenland, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.8456 latitude, 16.5233 longitude.

What is the population of Eisenstadt?

Eisenstadt has a population of approximately 9,217 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
9,217
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Burgenland
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.8456, 16.5233

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Eisenstadt

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Sopron

Historic border town near Austria with a medieval Firewatch Tower, largely spared wartime damage and surrounded by vineyards.

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Belvedere Palace

A Baroque palace complex in Vienna built for Prince Eugene of Savoy, housing one of Austria's most important art collections.

40 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Schönbrunn Palace

The magnificent 1,441-room Habsburg summer residence in Vienna, with Baroque gardens, the world's oldest zoo, and the Gloriette viewpoint.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Vienna State Opera

World-renowned opera house on the Ringstrasse, one of the most important venues for opera and ballet since 1869.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Schönbrunn Zoo

The world's oldest continuously operating zoo, founded in 1752 within the imperial Schönbrunn Palace grounds in Vienna.

41 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)

Vienna's magnificent Gothic cathedral with its distinctive multi-coloured tile roof and 136-metre south tower dominating the city skyline.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Wiener Prater

Vienna's beloved public amusement park anchored by the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel built in 1897.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Hofburg Palace

Vast imperial palace complex in Vienna that served as the Habsburg dynasty's seat of power for over 600 years.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Eisenstadt

  • 54 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Eisenstadt.

Kleinhöflein im Burgenland

🇦🇹 Austria

2 km away

Sankt Georgen am Leithagebirge

🇦🇹 Austria

2 km awayPop. 2,391

Grosshöflein

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km away

Trausdorf an der Wulka

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 2,064

Müllendorf

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km away

Wulkaprodersdorf

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 1,944

Stotzing

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 840

Hornstein

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 3,012

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