Enjoying a Grand Old Day Trip to Eisenstadt, Austria, Eisenstadt, Austria

Vienna聽is known for its imperial glory, but did you know that there are other places in聽Austria聽with their own fair share of grandeur? Sure there鈥檚 Salzburg on the far side of the country, but a much nearer option is the city of聽Eisenstadt. Found just outside Vienna, a聽day trip to Eisenstadt allows you to continue soaking in all of Austria鈥檚 extravagance.

Featuring a splendid palace and a close link to聽renowned Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, Eisenstadt feels like a living museum to Austria鈥檚 heyday. That鈥檚 not to say the city has seen better days. In fact, it鈥檚 every bit as grand as parts of Vienna and proves that the capital wasn鈥檛 a one-off. It鈥檚 also notably the capital of聽Burgenland, one of Austria鈥檚 states.

Before we get to the sights of Eisenstadt, a little on getting to Eisenstadt from Vienna. Lying almost due south of the capital, the city is almost the last stop before you reach the Hungarian border. In fact, just a little further and you reach聽Sopron. If you were to only spend a few hours in each, you could manage a day trip that includes both destinations. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Enjoying a Grand Old Day Trip to Eisenstadt, Austria
Guide Location: Austria » Eisenstadt
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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