The church named Bergkirche (Hill Church) saw its construction in 1715. As the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn found his last rest in a mausoleum inside, the church is also known as Haydnkirche.
Tag: Burgenland
Madonnenschlössel in Bernstein
The Madonnenschlössel was built in 1923 by Mayor Georg Gyömörei. It was the residence of him and his wife, the sister of Count Almasy. Today, it serves as a budget-friendly accommodation for hikers and bikers and as a venue.
Daxhaus in Neumarkt an der Raab
This building, named after the family of Dax who used to live here, is made of mud and roofed with thatch. After founding a kind of artist-in-residence program in Neumarkt an der Raab (Künstlerdorf), it started to be the first studio for the artists.
Open Air Museum Gerersdorf
The Open Air Museum Gerersdorf near Güssing portrays the Pannonian way of living in the 18th and 19th centuries. In addition, its central building serves as a venue for art exhibitions on a regular base.
Templar Sacral Room
After walking through the Templar Museum at Lockenhaus Castle, you should also visit this mysterious room. It is supposed to have been a sacred site of the Templars. Other voices say it was just a cistern.
White Baroque Donkeys
In Austria, White Baroque Donkeys are called Österreichisch-Ungarischer Weißer Barockesel. You find them in the National Park Neusiedler See-Seewinkel. They are a special breed dating back to the monarchy when white animals were en vogue.
Hungarian border guard tower
In earlier times, this guard tower served on the Hungarian side of the Iron Curtain. Today, it stands on the Austrian side in the state of Burgenland. By climbing half the tower, people have a nice view of the scenery.
Blaudruckerei Koó in Steinberg-Dörfl
The Blaudruckerei Koó was established in 1921. It is one of the last businesses in Europe using the traditional technique for printing fabrics and dyeing them with indigo. Visitors of this company in a small place in Burgenland will learn about the machines, materials and pattern used in this technique.
Weingut Gager in Deutschkreutz
Following a guided tour through Weingut Gager, a winery in Deutschkreutz, I joined a tasting in the salesroom of the winery. After having several tastings in old vaults it was a pleasant variation to sit at a modern table in a stylish room.
Kunsttischlerei Potzmann in Litzelsdorf
At the Kunsttischlerei (cabinet maker) Potzmann I got in touch with Mr. Franz Potzmann who is not only a restorer for furniture but also offers lessons in restoring furniture yourself. After a small interview in the garden of his house, where also his lessons take place on sunny days, I had the chance to polish a small box myself.
Wohnothek in Deutsch Schützen-Eisenberg
The Wohnothek is a hotel complex placed right in the middle of a vineyard. Each building consists of a bedroom and a bathroom. From each entry of the buildings, there are only a few meters to the next vine branch.
Oil mill in Neumarkt an der Raab
Have you ever thought about to sleep in an oil mill? In Neumarkt an der Raab a former oil mill (Ölmühle) for pumpkin seed oil serves as accommodation for participants of art lessons taking place in the region.