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Antau (Burgenland (burgenland)) Travel Guide — Sights, Local Food & ÖBB Rail Access

Antau (Burgenland) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Burgenland at 183 m elevation, served by Eisenstadt Bahnhof (ÖBB) (8 km).

Antau (Burgenland) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Burgenland at 183 m elevation, served by Eisenstadt Bahnhof (ÖBB) (8 km).

Federal StateBurgenland
ClassificationHistoric Austrian Town & Alpine Municipality
Population771
Elevation183 m above sea level
Coordinates47.7762°N, 16.4843°E
Nearest ÖBB StationEisenstadt Bahnhof (ÖBB) (8 km) (8 km)
Nearest AirportVienna International Airport (VIE)
Best monthsMay–Oct & Dec
Daily budget€105–€205 ($115–$225)

Why Visit Antau (Burgenland (burgenland))

Antau is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Burgenland (located at 47.7762°N, 16.4843°E, elevation 183 m). Renowned for Antau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Antau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Forchtenstein Castle & St. Margarethen Quarry Opera, St. Martins Thermal Spa & Seewinkel National Park, Burgenland Architecture & Gastronomy, Antau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Eisenstadt Bahnhof (ÖBB) (8 km) (8 km).

Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Antau

Antau Ortszentrum

Key historic quarter and dining area in Antau.

Kirchenviertel

Key historic quarter and dining area in Antau.

Bahnhofstraße / Talstation

Key historic quarter and dining area in Antau.

Top Sights & Things to Do in Antau

  • Antau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Antau.
  • Forchtenstein Castle & St. Margarethen Quarry Opera — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Antau.
  • St. Martins Thermal Spa & Seewinkel National Park — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Antau.
  • Burgenland Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Antau.

Local Food & Where to Eat in Antau

In Antau (Burgenland), traditional Austrian Kaffeehaus and Bäckerei culture—featuring crisp Kaisersemmeln, afternoon Melange coffee with strudel, and seasonal Heuriger or Wirtshaus hospitality—meets classic Burgenland cooking. Expect hearty regional mains priced around €14–€28, with customary 5–10% 'Aufrunden' tipping directly to the server.

Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try

  • Burgenländisches Martinigansl: Crisp autumn pasture-raised roast goose stuffed with apples and marjoram, served with braised red cabbage and potato dumplings.
  • Neusiedlersee Zander & Pannonische Fischsuppe: Pan-crisped Lake Neusiedl pike-perch fillet with garlic-parsley butter and paprika-spiced Pannonian fish soup.
  • Burgenländische Krautsuppe & Grammelpogatscherl: Flaky pork-crackling scones (Pogatscherl) baked fresh to accompany young Blaufränkisch wines.

Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Wirtshäuser & Kaffeehäuser in Antau

Antau Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser

Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Antau serving regional Burgenland dishes (€14–€28).

Antau Traditional Kaffeehaus & Konditorei

Local coffee houses and bakeries offering morning Kaisersemmeln, Wiener Melange, Apfelstrudel, and afternoon Mehlspeisen.

Food markets & dining streets: Eisenstadt Pedestrian Zone Market, Rust Wine Cellars & Neusiedl am See Producers' Market · Regional drinks: Blaufränkisch DAC (Mittelburgenland / Eisenberg), Ruster Ausbruch Noble Sweet Wine & St. Laurent

Getting to Antau & Local Transit

By Train: Eisenstadt Bahnhof (ÖBB) (8 km) (8 km). Check our ÖBB Railjet vs. Westbahn & Vorteilscard Calculator (€) and Wiener Linien, Salzburg Card & Innsbruck Card Calculator to compare Sparschiene fares with regional passes. By Air: Vienna International Airport (VIE).

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