Schützen am Gebirge Postcodes: 7081 | Eisenstadt-Umgebung, Burgenland

Key Facts

Schützen am Gebirge is a municipality in the Eisenstadt-Umgebung district of Burgenland, Austria. Located in the eastern part of Austria near the Hungarian border, this charming village sits at the foothills of the Leitha Mountains (Leithagebirge), from which it derives its name. The municipality covers an area of approximately 21.3 square kilometers and has a population of around 1,400 residents. Schützen am Gebirge is administratively divided into two main cadastral communities: Schützen am Gebirge and St. Margarethen im Burgenland. The village is particularly renowned for its viticulture, being part of the famous wine-growing region of Burgenland, with vineyards producing high-quality white wines, especially from the Grüner Veltliner and Welschriesling grape varieties. The area's rich history is evident in its traditional architecture and cultural heritage, including several historic wine cellars and the nearby St. Margarethen quarry, known for its Roman quarrying history and contemporary open-air opera performances. To access detailed postal code information and specific location data for the various streets and neighborhoods within Schützen am Gebirge, visitors can explore the comprehensive directory available on this platform.

Neighboring Regions

• Eisenstadt
• Großhöflein
• Oggau am Neusiedler See
• St. Margarethen im Burgenland
• Trausdorf an der Wulka
• Wulkaprodersdorf