Esterházy Palace, Eisenstadt
Schloss Esterházy
The Austrian capital of Burgenland, about 20 kilometers across the border, and the main residence of the Esterházy family, with a Haydn Hall and a family treasury.
Eisenstadt lies about 20 kilometers northwest of Sopron, within Austria, and is the capital of the Burgenland state. Esterházy Palace was the family's main residence, with a Baroque exterior. Its Haydn Hall is renowned for its excellent acoustics, and Haydn lived and performed here for many years. The Haydn Festival is held here every September. The palace contains family treasures, a wine cellar and exhibitions on family life. The town also has Haydn's former house and a hillside church where Haydn is buried. The palace is generally open from March to December, with guided tours, and admission is about 15 euros. The train from Sopron takes about 30 minutes, or you can drive. There are no border checks within the Schengen area, but you should carry your passport.
Opening hours
Approx. Mar–Dec 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Roman Quarry St. Margarethen
- Pan-European Picnic Memorial Park
- Rust
- Fertőrákos Quarry & Cave Theatre
- Taródi Castle
- Fabricius House
- Firewatch Tower
- Storno House