Hirschenstein transmitter, radio and television transmitter in Burgenland, Austria
The Hirschenstein transmitter is a concrete tower located on a mountain in Markt Neuhodis, Burgenland, designed to broadcast radio and television signals across the region. Built between 1968 and 1969, it features six concrete floors and a large steel mast on top, capable of withstanding strong winds and distributing signals to surrounding communities.
Construction of this transmitter began in 1968 as part of Austria's effort to expand radio and television coverage across Burgenland and Styria. Since its completion in 1969, it has remained a steady part of Austria's broadcast network, helping deliver programming to homes and vehicles throughout the region.
The transmitter on Hirschenstein serves as a familiar landmark for locals and visitors, marking the mountain as a communication hub for the region. Its concrete form has become woven into the landscape in a way that reminds people of how modern technology supports daily life in rural Austria.
The transmitter itself is not open to visitors, but you can hike the well-marked trails up the mountain to enjoy the area around it. The paths to the summit are easy to walk and take less than two hours, making them suitable for people of any fitness level.
The steel mast atop the tower was engineered to withstand winds near 200 kilometers per hour, and the entire structure required over 1000 cubic meters of concrete and many tons of steel to ensure stability and durability. This solid construction has allowed it to remain largely unchanged for more than fifty years.
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