Discover a World of Wonders
all in one place
Esterházy Palace
Castle
Lackenbach Palace
Esterházy Palace
For centuries, the striking and stately Esterházy Palace has been the cultural heart of Eisenstadt – and so much more. Where Joseph Haydn was once employed and the Viennese
Classic born, it has long been the setting for splendid concerts and sumptuous parties. Today the Palace also beckons as a museum and location for modern events.
Forchtenstein Castle
Visible from miles around, Forchtenstein Castle sits atop a promontory in the Rosalia Mountains, silent witness to a tumultuous and embattled era. While its roots extend back to the 13th century, it has been closely associated with the Esterházy name since around 1620.
Opera in the Quarry
By providing first-rate facilities for staging popular and top quality opera productions, Opera in the Quarry attracts enthusiastic audiences as well as international opera stars and musicians.
HERBSTGOLD - Festival & classic.Esterhazy
Haydn, classical music and the diversity of music. Artistic Director Julian Rachlin is a worldclass violinist and conductor. His vision for the festival around Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt will generate excitement in the hearts
of all music lovers.
This year‘s concert series classic, Esterhazy again portrays Joseph Haydn‘s work in its fascinating richness - and at its location where it was first performed: the magnificent Haydn Hall.
St. Margarethen Quarry
The sandy limestone of the St. Margarethen Quarry is as old as the prehistoric inland sea that once covered Burgenland. Its “Leithakalk” was used among
other things to build and restore St. Stephen’s Cathedral and many of the buildings around the Ringstrasse in Vienna.
Lackenbach Palace
While the Esterházy family has resided at Lackenbach Palace since the first half of the 17th century, the painstaking renovations carried out in recent years have now made the entire complex more habitable. Enjoy the distinctive atmosphere of
the rooms at the boutique hotel “Zum Oberjäger” which combine modern design with an historical ambience. The original structure of the palace gardens has been restored and natural contemporary elements were added.
Esterhazy Winery
Esterhazy and wine: a relationship which has endured for centuries. The newest chapter was written at the start of the 21st century with the Esterhazy
Winery in Trausdorf, where visitors may first taste these artful wines before purchasing them in the shop.
Organic Estate Esterhazy
Esterhazy is conscious of its ecological responsibility and was one of the first large companies to convert all of its own farmland exclusively to organic production in 2002. The organic estate Esterhazy produces high-quality agricultural products from the region for the region and strives to protect nature in the best possible way.
Esterházy Palace
Where music meets majesty –the
royal residence of Joseph
• visit the state rooms of the palace, areas of the Princess‘s apartment and exhibitions about Joseph Haydn and Princess Melinda Esterházy
• the Haydn Hall, world-famous for its acoustic
Haydn
• one of Austria’s largest wine museums, in the historic wine cellars of the palace
• visit the original locations and experience the legacy of Joseph Haydn - composer and musical innovator
• summer matinees in July and August
Esterhazyplatz 1
7000 Eisenstadt
Esterhazy Winery
Rooted in Burgenland –ready to welcome the world
• innovation meets tradition –since 1758
• Esterhazy introduced the grape Pinot Noir to Burgenland
• world-class wines from 11 different grape varities ranging from fruity & fresh to full-bodied & complex
Trausdorf 1
7061 Trausdorf an der Wulka
• exlusively organic wines beginning with the 2023 vintage
• expert cellar tours and wine tastings
St. Margarethen Quarry
From ancient oceans to breathtaking opera
• annual venue for the Opera in the Quarry
• a magical atmosphere at one of Europe‘s most stunning and impressive open-air arenas
• the stone quarried here was used to build St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna and is still used for its renovations
Römersteinbruch 1
7062 St. Margarethen
• nestled in the natural beauty surrounded by the smooth hills of the „Ruster Hügelland“ – a UNESCO world heritage since 2001
Forchtenstein Castle
A silent witness to turbulent times of war
• the inner courtyard with the largest expanse of secco wall paintings north of the Alps
• the world’s largest private collection of weaponry
• the Esterházy treasure chamber is one of the few in Europe preserved in its original location and with its original furnishings
Melinda-Esterhazy-Platz 1 7212 Forchtenstein
Lackenbach Palace
Uncover the beauty of nature
• a chance to explore the original site of a pivotal battle in former West Hungary
• the museum at “Lackenbach Palace”- an experience for all the senses
• garden tours about the history and botany following the romatic selitza stream as it meanders through the stunning palace gardens
Schloss 1
7322 Lackenbach
Organic Estate Esterhazy
Sustainability on a grand scale
• Esterhazy has been organic for twenty years
• traditional farming knowledge meets modern technology
• here you can find out about different varieties of crops and follow the journey from farm to fork
• guided tours of the farm and tastings of products
Seehof 1
7082 Donnerskirchen
Linz ~ 230 km
Salzburg ~ 350 km
Munich ~ 450 km
Prague ~ 380 km
Bratislava ~ 75 km
Vienna ~ 60 km
Airport
Parndorf
Breitenbrunn
Donnerskirchen
Eisenstadt
Trausdorf
Wiener Neustadt
Mattersburg
Forchtenstein
Sopron
St . Margarethen
Lackenbach
Oberpullendorf
Oberwart
Graz ~ 200 km
Szombathely
Budapest ~ 230 km
EISENSTADT
4 * Superior Hotel „Galántha“
LACKENBACH
Housed in the historic rooms of Lackenbach Palace you will find the Boutique Hotel „Zum Oberjäger“
BREITENBRUNN
Glamping and Camping at „Neuer Strand“ Coming soon: Deluxe Bungalows
Accomodation Culinary Experiences
EISENSTADT
Taste „Grill & Greens“ at Restaurant „Paulgarten“
The new place to be in Eisenstadt: Rooftop Bar „The Top“
Pannonian and levantine cuisine at Restaurant „Henrici“
Shop or taste more than 800 local wines at „Selektion Vinothek Burgenland“
FORCHTENSTEIN
Café Restaurant „Grenadier“ − traditional austrian cuisine at its best
DONNERSKIRCHEN
Now open: Restaurant „Zum Gogosch“ at Organic Estate Esterhazy
BREITENBRUNN
Pannonian dishes inspired by asian flavours: Restaurant „Libelle“
bus parking available free of charge
bus parking available for a fee
additional services for bus drivers
hotel/accommodation facilities in the vicinity
gastronomic facilities in the vicinity
snacks possible on request
coffee house in the vicinity
wine tastings possible on request or vinotheque in the vicinity wheelchair accessible cycling-friendly environment
family-friendly environment
e-care charging stations
e-bike charging stations
Please send your enquiries to:
ESTERHAZY TOURISM TEAM
+43 (0) 2682 63004-723
groups@esterhazy.at esterhazy.at operimsteinbruch.at
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Owner, publisher, editor: Esterhazy Betriebe GmbH, Esterhazyplatz 5, A-7000 Eisenstadt, T + 43 (0)2682/630 04
Editors: Esterhazy Betriebe AG
Photographs: Andreas Hafenscher, Lennard Lindner, Andreas Tischler, Julia Wesely, Roland Wimmer, Thomas Schmid, Lisa Schulz, Paul Szimak, Michael Pinczolits Esterhazy Privatstiftung
Graphic Design: Esterhazy Betriebe AG
Text: Esterhazy Betriebe AG
Translation: Dean Kustra, Esterhazy Betriebe AG
Printed by: Wograndl Druck GmbH
Place of publication: Eisenstadt
Errors and omissions excepted. © Dezember 2024, second edition