A journey in time, commencing with the robbery of Joseph Haydn’s skull and its reunion with his mortal remains in the year 1954. And coming to an end with a heavenly, Haydnesque bit of joy.
Meeting place: At the mausoleum in the mountain church (“Bergkirche”)
Admission: € 14.00
Mausoleum+Crypt, Esterházy Palace (Haydn Salon & Palace Chapel), Haydn House
Length: appx. 2 hrs.
Group size: max. 25 people
Discover the tracks and pursue the paths of well known and nearly forgotten women of Eisenstadt. In the Jewish district, you’ll hear the exciting story of Franziska Wolf and Ottilie Laschober. In the Haydn house, you’ll enjoy listening to anecdotes about Mrs. Haydn and her social circle, and get a brief insight into the power of the noble ladies at Esterházy Palace.
Length: appx. 2 hrs.
Admission to Haydn house: € 3.50 per person
Group sizes: max. 25 persons
TIP: Afterwards, visit the exhibition:
“The Apartment of the Princess” in Esterházy Palace
Please note: the exhibition is on two floors (winding staircase)
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An adventurous exploration to the existing cemeteries and former graveyards in Eisenstadt. Burial rites of past ages plus stories revolving around the well known and nearly forgotten personalities of the city make this tour an unforgettable experience.
Length: appx. 2 hrs.
Group sizes: max. 30 persons
Walk with us through the historic old town, full of wonderful and charming bourgeois houses. In Eisenstadt, the glamour and glory of the princely Esterházy aura radiates everywhere, the family which also inspired the famous composer, Joseph Haydn.
Admission to the exhibitions is NOT included.
Length: appx. 2 hrs.
(if an exhibition is included, appx. 3 hrs.)
group sizes: max. 30 persons
TIP: Visit the exhibitions at Esterházy Palace (Luminaries of Esterházy Palace; Explosive Haydn; and The Apartment of the Princess)
• Mount Calvary Church and Haydn Mausoleum
• Haydn house
• State Museum
• Jewish Museum
• Diocesan Museum
SAVOURING WINES & ENCOUNTERING NIGHT guardians
Wine tasting and a torchlit stroll through the historic village of Kleinmartinsdorf. On fixed dates in 2012.
THE PRINCELY COURT GARDENS
Discover the story of how the park was created. Enjoy a promenade through the green jewel of the state capital of Eisenstadt.
guided tours of the city
Package per tour guide € 105.-
(Admission tickets not included)
Length: up to 3 hrs.
Max. no. of persons per guided tour, if not otherwise indicated: 30 persons
Groups of 31 to 35 persons: a surcharge of € 15. is charged.
Groups of 36 persons and more are split.
On invoices from the Tourist Office, 20 % VAT is charged.
Reservations on prior arrangement.
Tourist Office Eisenstadt
Glorietteallee 1, A- 7000 Eisenstadt
Tel. +43(0)2682/67390
Fax +43(0)2682/67391
info@eisenstadt-tourismus.at