Fürstenfeld

Fürstenfeld () is a town and a district in southeastern Austria. It is situated within the Austrian federal state of Styria, near the border of Hungary.

According to the 2005 census, Fürstenfeld has 5,986 citizens within its communal area, the larger urban area of Fürstenfeld includes approximately 20% more citizens. It was the centre of an eponymous district until the end of 2012, when it was merged with Hartberg to form Hartberg-Fürstenfeld District.

Fürstenfeld was founded around 1170 as a fortress and received its town charter in 1215. Today it is known for its schools, middle-sized industry, and vicinity to several thermal spas (Loipersdorf, Bad Blumau, Stegersbach).

History

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities 
Fürstenfeld is twinned with:
 Zug, Switzerland
 Körmend, Hungary
 Vişeu de Sus, Romania
 Aindling, Germany

People 

 Anita
 Herbert Depisch
 Wilfried Elmenreich, researcher and university professor
 Hans Fronius
 Sissy Handler
 Richard L. Heschl, born in Welsdorf
 Markus Hirtler (alias Ermi-Oma), cabaret artist
 Max J. Hiti
 Max Keimel
 Richard Kriesche
 Karl Mader, painter, graphic artist
 Bert Isatitsch
 Josef Reichl (1913, Rudersdorf - 2003)
 Helmut Röhrling (known as "Schiffkowitz")
 Emmerich Schreiner
 Hanna Schulze-Bauer
 Hannes Schulze-Bauer
 Günter Timischl (born 1948, Fürstenfeld)
 Fritz Vogt
 Gregor von Rezzori, studied in Fürstenfeld

References

External links 
 Official website of Fürstenfeld 

 
Category:Cities and towns in Hartberg-Fürstenfeld District