Mattersburg (Burgenland) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Burgenland at 238 m elevation, served by Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof (ÖBB) (14.7 km).
Why Visit Mattersburg (Burgenland (burgenland))
Mattersburg is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Burgenland (located at 47.7357°N, 16.3956°E, elevation 238 m). Renowned for Mattersburg Historic Center & Marktplatz, Mattersburg Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, St. Martins Thermal Spa & Seewinkel National Park, Esterházy Palace & Haydn Hall in Eisenstadt, Burgenland Architecture & Gastronomy, Mattersburg rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof (ÖBB) (14.7 km) (14.7 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Mattersburg
Mattersburg Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Mattersburg.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Mattersburg.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Mattersburg.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Mattersburg
- Mattersburg Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mattersburg.
- St. Martins Thermal Spa & Seewinkel National Park — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mattersburg.
- Esterházy Palace & Haydn Hall in Eisenstadt — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mattersburg.
- Burgenland Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Mattersburg.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Mattersburg
In Mattersburg (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 Mattersburg
Mattersburg Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Mattersburg serving regional Burgenland dishes (€14–€28).
Mattersburg 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 Mattersburg & Local Transit
By Train: Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof (ÖBB) (14.7 km) (14.7 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).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Mattersburg
Combine Mattersburg with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Walbersdorf (2 km away)
- Pöttelsdorf (3.3 km away)
- Marz (3.8 km away)
- Sigleß (3.9 km away)
- Zemendorf-Stöttera (5.2 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Burgenland
Explore other destinations across Burgenland:
Eisenstadt · Rust · Eisenzicken · Neusiedl am See · Walbersdorf · Oberwart · Gfangen · Pinkafeld · Parndorf · Neudörfl · Jennersdorf · Gols