Hollabrunn, District capital in Lower Austria, Austria.
Hollabrunn is a municipality with town privileges in Lower Austria situated along the Göllersbach river. It covers an area of around 152 square kilometers and serves as the district capital, administering 24 surrounding municipalities from its center.
Archaeological evidence shows human settlements in this area since neolithic times. Around 300 BC, a major La Tène culture settlement developed on Sandberg near Roseldorf, marking an important early period for the region.
The Weinviertel region shapes local identity through wine growing and community gatherings throughout the year. Residents and visitors experience this tradition in harvest festivals and wine taverns that define social life here.
The town is easily reached from neighboring communities via direct road connections and offers central services for local administration. Visitors will find here the main locations for commerce and public services that support daily life.
In 1809, Hollabrunn was the site of a significant military confrontation between Austrian and French forces during the War of the Fifth Coalition. This battle remains deeply rooted in local memory and is still recalled in the region today.
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