Marchfeld, Lowland between Vienna and Bratislava, Austria.
The Marchfeld is a flat region that stretches roughly 900 square kilometers between Lower Austria, Southern Moravia, and Western Slovakia. The plain is crossed by the Morava River and features fertile soil used for agricultural purposes.
In 1278, a major battle took place on this plain where King Ottokar II of Bohemia died and Rudolf I of Habsburg secured his dominance over Austria. This event marked a turning point in the power struggles between the region's principalities.
The region carries different names across languages, reflecting its position at the crossroads of Germanic, Slavic, and Hungarian cultural spaces. Visitors can observe this cultural mix in the village names and local traditions throughout the area.
The area is primarily agricultural with sparse settlements, allowing for long views across fields and small villages. Several routes offer ways to explore the plain, from roads along the Morava to walking paths between the fields.
The Morava River forms a natural border between Austria and Slovakia as it crosses the plain before joining the Danube downstream. This meeting of two major rivers makes the region a significant point where national boundaries intersect.
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