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Rust

Burgenland, Austria · Europe

About Rust

Rust is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Oggau, 47km from Devín Castle.

Rust is a town located in Burgenland, Austria. With a population of 1,921, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rust 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 Rust to your route.

About Rust

Rust (Austrian German pronunciation: [rʊst] ; Croatian: Rušta; Hungarian: Ruszt) is a city in the Austrian state of Burgenland, located on the western shore of Lake Neusiedl near the border with Hungary. With only about 1,900 inhabitants, it is the country's smallest statutory city, as it was endowed with the rights

Read more of a royal free city by the Hungarian crown in 1681. As a Statutarstadt, it also forms an administrative district (Bezirk) in its own right. The city is famous for its wines, especially for Beerenauslese, ice wine and - especially - Ruster Ausbruch.

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Where is Rust located?

Rust is located in Burgenland, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.8012 latitude, 16.6716 longitude.

What is the population of Rust?

Rust has a population of approximately 1,921 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
1,921
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Burgenland
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.8012, 16.6716

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 Rust

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.

15 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Devín Castle

A dramatic castle ruin at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, a powerful symbol of Slovak national identity on the Austrian border.

47 km · about 55 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Most 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Bratislava Old Town

A charming compact old town with pastel-colored buildings, quirky bronze statues, and a hilltop castle overlooking the Danube.

50 km · about 60 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.

50 km · about 60 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.

50 km · about 60 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Rust

  • 49 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 Rust.

Oggau

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 1,739

Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 2,636

Oslip

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 1,243

Mörbisch am See

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km away

Schützen am Gebirge

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km away

Trausdorf an der Wulka

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km awayPop. 2,064

Fertőrákos

🇭🇺 Hungary

9 km awayPop. 2,179

Siegendorf im Burgenland

🇦🇹 Austria

10 km awayPop. 2,963

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