Hainburg an der Donau

Hainburg an der Donau is a town perched on steep hills above the Danube River in Lower Austria, surrounded by massive stone walls and fifteen defensive towers dating from the 13th century. The well-preserved fortifications still define the character of the old town today.

Emperor Henry III established a fortress around 1050 to control the Danube as a strategically important trade route. This founding marked the beginning of the town's development at this location.

The Wienertor, one of Europe's largest medieval gates, now houses the city museum and displays objects from the region's long history. Visitors can see how the town preserves and presents its past through these exhibits.

The town sits conveniently between Vienna and Bratislava and is easily accessible from both cities, making it a good base for day trips to either destination. The old town with its narrow lanes is best explored on foot.

A tobacco factory founded in the early 18th century transformed the local economy and was the town's largest employer until recently. The buildings from that era still stand as reminders of this industrial past.

Location: Bruck an der Leitha District

Elevation above the sea: 161 m

Shares border with: Engelhartstetten, Bratislava, Wolfsthal, Hundsheim, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, Petronell-Carnuntum

Email: gemeinde@hainburg-donau.gv.at

Website: https://hainburg.at

GPS coordinates: 48.14778,16.94194

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:31