Wiener Neustadt District

The Wiener Neustadt(Land) District encompasses 35 municipalities across 969 square kilometers, including towns like Bad Erlach and Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt.

The district developed around its capital city Wiener Neustadt, which was established in 1194 by Duke Leopold V of Austria as a strategic fortress near the Hungarian border.

Each municipality within the district maintains its own festivals and traditions, contributing to a rich tapestry of Lower Austrian rural and small-town life.

The district connects to major transportation networks through its capital city, with the Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof serving as the main railway hub for the region.

The district population shows consistent growth patterns, increasing from 61,727 residents in 1981 to more than 80,000 in 2024, with a balanced gender distribution.

Location: Lower Austria

Capital city: Wiener Neustadt

Elevation above the sea: 445 m

Shares border with: Baden District, Lilienfeld District, Neunkirchen District, Hartberg-Fürstenfeld District, Mattersburg District, Oberwart District, Oberpullendorf District, Eisenstadt-Umgebung District, Wiener Neustadt

Website: https://noel.gv.at/Bezirke/BH-Wiener-Neustadt.html

GPS coordinates: 47.62250,16.34083

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:29