Attractions & Landmarks In Bad Tatzmannsdorf
A little village steeped in spa culture and wellbeing is Bad Tatzmannsdorf. The town got its name, “bath of the Tatars,” from the Tatars who arrived in the region in the thirteenth century and considered the mineral-rich water to be therapeutic. Currently one of the most well-liked spa resorts in Austria, Bad Tatzmannsdorf draws guests from all over the world who wish to take advantage of the thermal water, the contemporary treatment facilities, and the tranquil natural surroundings.
The Avita Therme, a spa complex with many pools, saunas, steam rooms and health and relaxation treatments, is Bad Tatzmannsdorf’s primary draw. Thirteen indoor and outdoor pools of the Avita Therme include a sports pool, whirlpool, wave pool, and saltwater pool. With a temperature range of 28°C to 36°C, the water is high in calcium, magnesium, and sodium, all of which are beneficial to the skin, muscles, bones and blood flow. The Finnish, herbal, infrared, and scented steam bath are just a few of the sixteen saunas and steam rooms of the Avita Therme. The body detoxes, the immune system is strengthened, and stress is reduced in the saunas and steam rooms. Using organic materials and products, the Avita Therme also provides a selection of massages, facials, body wraps, and other treatments. Daily hours of the Avita Therme are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; adult entry is 25 euros, while kid admittance is 12.50 euros.
A further spa choice in Bad Tatzmannsdorf is the Kurzentrum, a medical and therapeutic treatment facility. With a staff of physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and other experts, the Kurzentrum offers specialised treatment and guidance for a range of ailments including osteoporosis, back pain, arthritis, and cardiovascular disorders. A exercise room, sauna, steam room, and thermal pool are other features of the Kurzentrum’s wellness section. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Kurzentrum is open for entry at 15 euros for adults and 7.50 euros for kids.
Apart from the baths, there are several worthwhile historical and cultural sites in Bad Tatzmannsdorf. Among these is the Freilichtmuseum, an outdoor museum exhibiting the customs and rural life of the area. A small number of 18th and 19th century homes that were moved from different parts of neighboring villages are on display at the museum. The homes are outfitted and ornamented with real equipment and artifacts, and some of them have displays and demonstrations of carpentry, ceramics, and weaving. A kid’s playground, a herb garden, and an animal farm are all features of the museum. The Freilichtmuseum charges 6 euros for adults and 3 euros for children to enter and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April to October.
A further cultural highlight of Bad Tatzmannsdorf is the 16th-century Schloss Jormannsdorf, which was subsequently restored in the Baroque style. Former home of the Jormannsdorf aristocratic family, the castle is now a hotel and restaurant. Along with a lovely garden complete with a church, fountain, and pond, the castle also holds events and performances all year round. Daily hours of the castle are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; adult entry is 3 euros, while children’s is 1.50 euros.
Freilichtmuseum
Freilichtmuseum, or outdoor museum, is one of the most fascinating sights in Bad Tatzmannsdorf. Many of the historic homes, barns, and workshops at this museum were moved from neighboring communities. Together with taking in the beautiful surrounds, you may learn about the local rural way of life and culture. Over the year, the museum also plans events, seminars, and guided tours. One may observe how the locals used to celebrate, work, and live. Open April through October, the museum charges 6 euros for adults and 3 euros for kids.
Schloss Jormannsdorf
A further site you ought to see in Bad Tatzmannsdorf is the Jormannsdorf Castle, or Schloss Jormannsdorf. The Königsberg barons formerly held ownership of this 16th-century fortress. With several rooms featuring antique furniture and paintings, it features a Renaissance-style façade and a Baroque interior. In addition, the castle presents cultural activities and displays like plays, concerts, and art exhibitions. A stay at the castle hotel is another way to live like an aristocracy. Open May through October, the castle costs 5 euros for adults and 2.5 euros for kids to enter.
Kurmuseum
See the Kurmuseum, or spa museum, if you’re curious about the background and growth of the Bad Tatzmannsdorf spa industry. This museum is devoted to display a variety of artifacts and records on the medical procedures, spa design, and the therapeutic qualities of thermal water. Part of the original tools and equipment that the spa physicians and therapists utilized are also visible. The oldest spa structure in town, the Kurhaus, houses the museum. Open Tuesday through Sunday, the museum charges 4 euros for adults and 2 euros for kids.
Avita Therme
The Avita Thermal Spa, or Therme, is one of the busiest spa resorts in Bad Tatzmannsdorf. There are several pools, saunas and health treatments at this resort. Indulge in a massage or other beauty treatment, take in the expansive vistas of the surroundings, or unwind and revitalize in the thermal pool. A restaurant, bar, and fitness facility are all features of the resort. Several packages and deals are available to meet your requirements and tastes. Open year-round, the resort charges 19 euros for adults and 9.5 euros for kids to enter.
Friedensburg Schlaining
The Austrian Study Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution is housed in the castle known as Friedensburg Schlaining, or the Peace Castle, in the neighboring town of Stadtschlaining. Gothic-Romanesque in design, the fortress was constructed in the thirteenth century. A peace museum with displays on the subjects of violence, war, and peace is also housed there. The museum wants to enlighten and motivate guests to advance a discourse and peaceful culture. Courses on peace and conflict studies are also offered by the castle in seminars and workshops. Open Tuesday through Sunday, the castle costs 7 euros for adults and 3.5 euros for kids to enter.
Zickental Moor
Situated around 35 kilometers from Bad Tatzmannsdorf lies the Zickentaler Moor. You may learn about the plants and wildlife of this special habitat at various stops along an adventure route that winds across the moor. Though guided trips with a moor guide are only offered from mid-April to October 26th, you are welcome to explore the moor in Rohr anytime. The guide will enthrall you with intriguing tales and information about the moor and its residents, including the endangered moor frogs, the carnivorous sundews, and the unique orchids.
Included in the largest fen in the Pannonian region, the “Auwiesen Zickenbachtal” natural reserve, is the Zickentaler Moor. A fen is a particular kind of wetland in which plants and animals thrive in an environment high in nutrients because it is nourished by mineral-rich groundwater. The 12,000 year old moor has seen some very incredible vegetation and animals. Here rare and sometimes endangered plants and animals find sanctuary. The Zickental’s wet meadows in southern Burgenland are a family adventure and a nature lover’s dream come true. Downloading a Hearonymus audio tour will give you even more details and moor tales.
Castle Güssing
Poor Tatzmannsdorf is 45 minutes’ drive from Güssing Castle. Constructed as a defence in 1157 on a long-extinct volcanic cone, it is the oldest castle in Burgenland. The castle provides a breathtaking perspective of the surrounding countryside together with an insight into the region’s stormy past. It was bought by the Batthyány family, powerful nobility and politicians in Hungary and Austria, in 1524 after many ownership shifts. The castle was rebuilt as a brick-walled stronghold in the 16th and 17th century to fend against eastern threats such the Kuruc rebels and the Ottoman Empire. The stronghold was left abandoned in the eighteenth century and degraded after losing its strategic importance.
A foundation with preservation and restoration as its goals has held the castle since 1870. Thank you to extensive restoration effort, the castle is now exactly as it was 200 years ago. Using its own art treasures, the Illig collection from Burg Schlaining, and private loans, the exhibition in the stronghold was restored between 2000 and 2003. The past is brought to life in 20 exhibition rooms with 5,000 objects including coins, furniture, paintings, armor, and weaponry. In addition, you may tour the courtyard, tower, dungeon, and church. April through October: everyday; November through March: weekends and holidays. Requested guided tours are available.
Althodis Treetop Walkway
Ten kilometers or so separate Bad Tatzmannsdorf from the Baumwipfelweg Althodis, a treetop promenade. About 20 meters above the ground, you may take in the stunning scenery of the 550 square kilometer Geography Nature Park, which comprises portions of Slovenia, Hungary, and Austria. The path meanders through the forest, pausing at eleven up to 20-meter-tall towers joined by wooden bridges. With its slide, swing, climbing net, bird’s-eye view, and panoramic vista, the towers provide a variety of viewpoints and experiences. You may also study about the native flora and animals and hear the most varied bird sounds.
The pathway is intended to be used by wheelchair users and blind people as well. Together with ramps and elevators, there are auditory and tactile aids. From tremendous heights you may take in the beauty and relive incredible experiences. April through October: everyday; November through March: weekends and holidays. On site are a playground and a café as well.
Oberwart
Ten minutes’ driving separates Bad Tatzmannsdorf from the neighboring town of Oberwart. Here are many of chances to relax and unwind as well as to learn about its history and culture. The weekly market and the Oberwart retail center are two of the great shopping alternatives. Known by many as “EO,” the Oberwart retail complex has a plethora of services and over 50 stores that serve families and people with disabilities. Anything from toys, literature, gadgets, and fashion is available. Seven restaurants are on hand so you may spoil yourself to a delicious dinner after your shopping expedition. Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM is the hours of operation for the Oberwart retail center. The Oberwart shopping mall may be reached via shuttle bus.
Having a long history, the Oberwart weekly market has become a respected institution. Every Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in the center of Oberwart, a large selection of products has been on sale since 1841. Along with meat and cheese, bread and pastries, flowers and plants, and fresh fruits and vegetables, there is more. Enjoy the regional specialties as well, such cevapcici from Croatia, goulash from Hungary, and strudel from Burgenland. Getting to know the people and enjoying their variety and friendliness is made easy at the market.
Along with these historical and cultural sites are the Evangelical Church, the Croatian Cultural Center, the Roma Cultural Center, and the Museum of Local History in Oberwart. The town’s past and legacy, shaped by a number of ethnic groups including the Germans, Hungarians, Croatians, and Roma, are explained. Festivals and events include the Oberwart Film Festival, the Oberwart Jazz Festival, and the Oberwart Fair.
Rock Museum
About 9 miles separate Bad Tatzmannsdorf from the Bernstein rock museum. There you may learn about the fascinating world of minerals and gems as well as the background and customs of mining. The green stone serpentine, which is prized for use in jewelry and décor, is native to Bernstein. Vases, bowls, lamps and sculptures are among the many serpentine items on show in the museum. Additionally visible are other priceless stones like amethyst, agate, quartz, and amber. The museum also chronicles the exploits of the miners who risked their lives to retrieve the priceless stones from the subterranean tunnels. They have clothes on, equipment, tools, and paperwork visible. Visit a mine shaft model as well to get a sense of the mood and living circumstances of the miners.
Seasonal hours for the rock museum are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from March 1st to October 31st. Starting on November 1st and ending on December 23rd, the hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Between December 24 and February 28, even outside of our usual business hours, you are allowed to make reservations in advance. Requested guided tours are available. You may make your own jewelry and mementos and learn more about the rocks and their qualities at the museum’s workshops and lectures.
