Know the facts about Burgenland

Situated in the eastern part of Austria, Burgenland is the seventh largest state of the country. Surrounded by the nations of Hungary and Slovakia and the Austrian states of Styria and Lower Austria, this is the sunniest portion of the country. Burgenland Map shows the cities and districts that comprise the state.

Statutory cities

EisenstadtRust

Districts

Neusiedl am See EisenstadtMatters burg Oberpullendorf Oberwart Güssing Jennersdorf

Geography of Burgenland

Burgenland is situated at the foothills of the Alps. The entire landscape of Burgenland covers mountains, lakes, and river basin. The Riedel landscapes separate two valleys. In the north, it establishes a geomorphologic link between the Alpine Vienna basins. It provides a haven for a wide variety of fauna, perhaps the most amazing in Europe. Burgenland has enough mineral resources. Burgenland has many rivers like Leitha, Wulka, Auerbach, etc. Climate wise Burgenland is Pannonian.

Travel destinations

Burgenland is the sunniest part of Austria which makes it an all-time visit for tourists. This is one of the best tourist spots for family holidays. Apart from the beautiful landscape, Burgenland is treasured with Castles, Nature Parks, Cathedrals, and Museums, Lakes, etc.

Weather

Burgenland experiences mild climate throughout the year. It receives a good amount of rainfall.

Population

Burgenland is the least populous state of Austria. As per the 2015 statistics, the total population of Burgenland was 288,400 which is only 3.3% of the total Austrian population. The population consists of four main types of community –

• German
• Croatian
• Hungarian
• Roman