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Lednice Chateau
A romantic neo-Gothic palace at the heart of Europe's largest landscaped cultural park, with a 60m minaret.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Zistersdorf
Lower Austria, Austria · Europe
About Zistersdorf
Zistersdorf is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Neusiedl an der Zaya, 29km from Lednice Chateau.
Zistersdorf is in Lower Austria, Austria, with about 2,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Neusiedl an der Zaya, about 6 km away.
Zistersdorf is a town in the district of Gänserndorf in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.
The town became renowned for oil discoveries when crude oil was first extracted in August 1930, though initial production was too low for commercial use. By 1934, the Gösting 2 well significantly boosted output to 30 tonsRead more
daily, critically supporting the Wehrmacht during WWII. Allied bombings on June 16 and 26, 1944, targeted these facilities, causing severe fuel shortages. As the last functioning oil fields of the Third Reich were in Zistersdorf, it was a key objective for the Red Army, which crossed the Morava River and overran the heavily defended area by the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS in April 1945.
The RAG, the company that has operated in the area, has produced over 6,660,000 tonnes of crude oil from the Zistersdorf reserves. Modern and sustainable production methods were introduced early on, including eco-friendly extraction processes emphasized during a 2011 visit by OPEC's Secretary General, who praised the area for its integration of productive and sustainable practices within Austria's oldest wine-growing regions. The Gaiselberg field has been particularly productive, with its Gaiselberg 1 well, among the world's oldest active oil wells, yielding significant quantities of oil and gas since 1938. This site alone has produced over 126,000 tonnes of oil, with current operations generating about 97 tonnes of saltwater daily, which is treated and reinjected to maintain reservoir pressure. The integration of advanced drilling technologies and environmental stewardship has been central to the region's longevity and productivity in oil production.
Today, the fields, operated by ADX Energy, produce approximately 26.5 tons of oil equivalent per day.
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What is there to see near Zistersdorf?
Within an hour or so of Zistersdorf: Lednice Chateau (29 km), Devín Castle (44 km), Wiener Prater (45 km), St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) (47 km).
Where is Zistersdorf?
Zistersdorf is in Lower Austria, Austria, about 6 km from Neusiedl an der Zaya.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,792
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Lower Austria
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 48.5425, 16.7614
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Zistersdorf
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Devín Castle
A dramatic castle ruin at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, a powerful symbol of Slovak national identity on the Austrian border.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Wiener Prater
Vienna's beloved public amusement park anchored by the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel built in 1897.
45 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
Vienna's magnificent Gothic cathedral with its distinctive multi-coloured tile roof and 136-metre south tower dominating the city skyline.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Hofburg Palace
Vast imperial palace complex in Vienna that served as the Habsburg dynasty's seat of power for over 600 years.
47 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
Café Central
Opened in 1876 under the vaulted arches of Palais Ferstel, this was the coffeehouse of Trotsky, Freud and Vienna's literary circle; the Apfelstrudel and the house pianist remain.
47 km · about 55 min drive
castle
Belvedere Palace
A Baroque palace complex in Vienna built for Prince Eugene of Savoy, housing one of Austria's most important art collections.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Vienna State Opera
World-renowned opera house on the Ringstrasse, one of the most important venues for opera and ballet since 1869.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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- 52 kmMoravian TuscanyRolling waves of plowed farmland near Kyjov that ripple like a green-gold sea, beloved by photographers.
- 52 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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