Jewish Eisenstadt: Unterberg and the Seven Communities
Traces of a major Jewish community
Photo: Dguendel, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private tour tells the story of the Unterberg Jewish quarter in Eisenstadt, once one of the most important Jewish communities in the region. You visit places where Jewish life flourished for centuries under the protection of the Esterházy princes.
Eisenstadt was one of the so-called Seven Communities, seven Jewish communities in what is now Burgenland that enjoyed the protection of the Esterházy princes. Scholars, traders and craftsmen lived in the Unterberg quarter, and a chain closed off the street on the Sabbath.
Your guide shows you the Austrian Jewish Museum with a preserved private synagogue, the old cemeteries and traces of the Sabbath chain. You will also hear how the community was destroyed in 1938 and how it is remembered in Eisenstadt today.
This is a private tour: just your own group, your pace and plenty of time for questions. Our licensed guides are happy to adjust the focus to your interests before the day.
Highlights
- The Unterberg quarter
- The Seven Communities under Esterházy protection
- The Austrian Jewish Museum
- A preserved private synagogue
- The Jewish cemeteries
The route
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1Unterberg
Streets and houses of the quarter.
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2Sabbath chain
A reminder of the Sabbath.
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3Jewish Museum
History and private synagogue.
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4Cemeteries
Gravestones and scholars.
Who this tour is for
Travelers interested in Jewish history, school groups and culture travelers.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees for the Jewish Museum are not included in the tour price and are paid on site. Your guide will let you know in advance which tickets you will need.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour, so you pay one price per group, not per person. The amount depends on the duration and group size, and you receive a quote with your request.
Can we visit the cemeteries?
The cemeteries are usually locked, but access can be arranged through the museum. We clarify this when you book.
