Things to do in Eisenstadt
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Bergkirche
The white marble tomb that now contains Haydn’s reunited parts can be viewed in the Bergkirche. This unusual church began life as a small chapel and in 1701 was transformed into a bizarre representation of Calvary, the mountain outside Jerusalem upon which Christ is thought to have been crucified. Manage all the dungeon-like rooms and you’ll quite literally be feeling the Stations of the Cross in your feet; get to the top of the ‘mountain’, though, and not a gaggle of stone-throwing sinners awaits you but a fantastic view over town.
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Schloss Esterházy
Eisenstadt’s most significant attraction is Schloss Esterházy, a giant, Schönbrunn-yellow castle-cum-palace that dominates Esterházyplatz. Dating from the 14th century, the Schloss (castle) received a makeover in baroque, and later in neoclassical, style. Many of the 256 rooms are occupied by the provincial government, but 25 can be viewed on tours.
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Landesmuseum
Just west of the Schloss is the Landesmuseum. The Landesmuseum plunges you deep into the local history of the region, and includes a collection of Roman mosaics, ancient artefacts, wine-making equipment and some interesting propaganda posters from the 1920s. There’s also a room devoted to Franz Liszt, replete with a warty death mask of the Hungarian composer.
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Haydn-Haus
Haydn-Haus is the great composer’s former residence to the east of the Schloss. The recently revamped museum has a strong permanent exhibition documenting Haydn’s life and work.
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Jüdisches Museum
Just west of the Schloss is the Jüdisches Museum. It primarily hosts temporary and permanent exhibitions on Jewish culture, and includes one of the few synagogues to survive the Reichskristallnacht of 1938.
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Haydnbräu
Duck into this microbrewery and restaurant for some of the best-value eating in town; culinary classics like schnitzel and goulash to seasonal lamb with polenta plus steaks are a treat here.
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im esterházy
This stylish eatery directly opposite the Schloss is a wonderful spot for coffee or a drink outside in summer, as well as a full meal from its international cuisine.
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Bodega la Ina
Tapas and full-course menus featuring Kalbsrücken (saddle of veal) are the speciality in this upmarket Austro-Andalusian restaurant with a quiet courtyard.
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