Frauenkirchen

Frauenkirchen is an administrative district in Burgenland in eastern Austria, located in the Seewinkel region near Lake Neusiedl. The area is shaped by farmland and nature reserves that spread across the surrounding landscape.

The first written record dates to 1324 when it was called Szent Maria, and the settlement suffered heavy damage during the Ottoman siege of 1529. Reconstruction under Prince Esterházy beginning in 1695 shaped the character of the place as it appears today.

The Basilica Maria auf der Heide stands at the heart of this place as a spiritual center that has drawn pilgrims for centuries. Today, visitors can sense how this religious site continues to shape the rhythm and identity of the community.

The area is well-suited for exploring by bicycle thanks to the flat Seewinkel landscape with minimal elevation changes. Proximity to Lake Neusiedl makes it easy to combine a visit with activities in the surrounding nature.

The Jewish cemetery preserves the memory of a flourishing Jewish community that lived here until World War II. This site allows visitors to explore an often-overlooked chapter of the local past.

GPS coordinates: 47.83774,16.92414

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45