Wiener Neustadt
Wiener Neustadt is a city in southern part of the Austrian state of Lower Austria.
The city is located some 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of the centre of the capital Vienna. It is a self-governing city and the seat of the district administration of Wiener Neustadt-Land District.
Getting to Wiener Neustadt
- 01Wiener Neustadt Trainstation
Worth seeing
- 01Castle
Built in the 13th century and later enlarged, this is the home of the Theresian Military Academy, established in 1752 and the first military academy in Europe.
- 02St George's Church
Located in the only corner of the castle to survive World War II, the 15th-century chapel was largely rebuilt.
- 03Spinnerin am Kreuz
- 04City Museum of Wiener Neustadt
- 05Aviaticum Flight Museum
- 06Jewish Cemetery
Things to do
Friday or Saturday night go to Herrengasse close to the city centre. There are many bars and sometimes fun nightlife.
- 01Aqua Nova
- 02Schifferlfahren
Where to eat
The Wiener Neustadt Tourist Office (see listing above in 'Understand') has a helpful PDF listing all restaurants located in the city. 1 Hartig's Heurigen, Domplatz 2, reservierung@hartigs-heurigen.at. Daily 11:30-24:00; kitchen Mon-Sat 11:30-22:00, Sun and holidays 11:30-21:00. Good and reasonable prices.
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