Eisenstadt lies on a plain leading down to the river Wulka, at the south foot of the Leitha Mountains, about 12 kilometres (7 miles) from the Hungarian border.
It is the 38st largest city in Austria.
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Archeological finds prove that the Eisenstadt area was already settled in the Hallstatt period. Celts and Romans settled somewhat later. During the Migration Period, … See more

Eisenstadt hosts a Haydn festival, the Haydnfestspiele. See more

Natives
• Moritz Benedikt (1835–1920) neurologist
• Isaiah Berlin (1725–1799) rabbi
• Stefan Billes (1909, Kleinhöflein – 2002) politician See more

The city's name means "Iron City" and was first recorded in 1118 as Castrum ferrum, referring to the history of iron mining and iron trade in the area. The first written mention of the town is from 1264 as "minor Mortin", matching the Hungarian name, Kismarton, which … See more

The current mayor of Eisenstadt is Mag. Thomas Steiner ÖVP.
The district council is composed as follows (as of 2007 ): See more

Castles and palaces
• Schloss Esterházy and Schlosspark, the Esterházy castle and park.
• Gloriette, the former Esterházy hunting lodge.
Religious edifices
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