Rust: Free Town, Storks and Sweet Wine
Austria's smallest chartered town on Lake Neusiedl
FamilyBurgenlandPhoto: Liuthalas, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private tour shows you Rust on Lake Neusiedl, a free town with colorful townhouses, stork nests on the rooftops and a long winemaking tradition. You will learn how the town bought its freedom with wine.
In 1681 the citizens of Rust gained the status of a royal free town, paid for with money and a large quantity of wine. Rust is still a chartered town today, and its grand townhouses with gateways and courtyards reflect the wealth of the wine trade, especially in the sweet Ruster Ausbruch.
In spring the storks return and nest on many chimneys in the old town. Your guide shows you the Fishermen's Church with its frescoes, the town hall square and the most beautiful courtyards, and explains why Rust is part of the UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape of Fertő/Neusiedler See.
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
- Stork nests on old town rooftops
- The Fishermen's Church with medieval frescoes
- A free town since 1681
- Ruster Ausbruch and the wine trade
- UNESCO World Heritage on Lake Neusiedl
The route
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1Town hall square
Free town and civic pride.
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2Fishermen's Church
The town's oldest church with frescoes.
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3Old town courtyards
Gateways and wine cellars.
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4Stork watching
Nests on the chimneys.
Who this tour is for
Families, wine lovers, couples and groups on Lake Neusiedl.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees for the Fishermen's Church 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.
When can we see storks in Rust?
The storks usually arrive in spring and stay until late summer. During that time the nests and their chicks are easy to watch.
