 Rust main square | ||
| Rust (Hungarian Ruszt, Croatian Rušta) | ||
| federal state | Burgenland | |
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| Residents | 1,940 (January 1, 2019) | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 1921   | ||
| height | 123 m above sea level A. | |
| different value for height on Wikidata: 123 m | ||
| Tourist info | 43 2685 502 https://www.freistadt-rust.at/ | |
| no tourist info on Wikidata: | ||
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The free city Rust is lying in Northern Burgenland in the region Lake Neusiedl. It is known as a wine-growing region and the "city of storks".
background
Rust was granted town charter as early as 1681, making it the smallest administrative district in Austria. The old town of Rust was shared with the region Lake Neusiedl In 2001 it was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
getting there
By plane
The closest airports are the international one Airport Wien-Schwechat and the Milana Rastislava Štefánika Airport in Bratislava, both of which can be reached in an hour each (depending on traffic conditions).
With public transport
Rust is approached by buses from Eisenstadt several times an hour. Eisenstadt itself can be reached by train (from Wulkaprodersdorf or Neusiedl connection from Vienna) or by regional buses from Vienna Central Station. The closest train station is Schützen am Gebirge on the Wulkaprodersdorf-Neusiedl railway line. It is also advisable to travel by bike if you are taking your bike on the train from Sopron or Neusiedl.
In the street
Of Vienna Coming the approach leads over the A2 and A3 to the junction Eisenstadt and changes there to the S31 ri. Eisenstadt. At the Eisenstadt-Mitte exit, change to the B51, which leads directly to Rust.
Of Sopron take the 84 to the border and continue on the B16. At the Siegendorf roundabout, turn right ri. Saint Margareten exits. Once you have reached this town, turn right again onto the B51.
The border crossing at Mörbisch south of Rust is only open to bicycles and pedestrians.
By boat
mobility
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Tourist Attractions
activities
- Lido with boat rental, surf courses, etc.
- Cycling, the route around Lake Neusiedl leads through the village
- The city has an observation tower in a southerly direction on the shore of Lake Neusiedl, especially for the storks that are in the vicinity.
- Family park. Amusement park with numerous attractions (roller coaster etc.) in the neighboring village St. Margarethen.
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Practical advice
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Web links
- https://www.freistadt-rust.at/ - Rust official website
