Mistelbach an der Zaya (; Mistelbach on the (River) Zaya;

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: ''Mistlboch'') is a town in the northeast of

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, one of Austria's nine federal states. It is located roughly 40 km northeast of Austria's capital

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. Furthermore, it consists of 8 subordinated municipalities.

Geographical location

Mistelbach is located in the North East of Lower Austria's Wine Quarter (

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), approximately 25 to 30 km from the

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and the Slovak borders. It lies next to the main road connection between

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(Czech Republic) and Vienna (Road B7).

History

Early settlements in the Mistelbach area can be traced back to pre-Christian times. Around 1130, Mistelbach was mentioned in official deeds for the first time. After the Lords of Mistelbach died out around 1370, the royal estates of Wilfersdorf were given to the House of Lichtenstein. Mistelbach was granted its first right to hold markets in 1372. Today, the town still hosts four markets per year. Mistelbach received its town charter on 5 July 1874. In the 19th century, Mistelbach was strongly influenced by its connection to the

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. It eventually became the district's capital. In the 20th century, the town experienced difficulties caused by its geographical proximity to the

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. Nevertheless, Mistelbach developed into a regional center of the Eastern Winequarter (Weinviertel).

Politics

The current mayor is Erich Stubenvoll of the

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. The district council has 37 seats. Apportionment according to the district council elections from 26 January 2025: *

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: 20 seats *

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: 8 seats *

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: 5 seats * Greens: 2 seats * Independent: 2 seats

Schools

* HTL (Higher Technical School) for Healthcare Technologies * HAK & HAS (Higher Commercial Academy/Higher Commercial School) * BORG (Grammar School) * HS (Public School) * VS (Elementary School) * ASO (School for Mentally Handicapped Children) * Vocational School * Wine Farmer's School * Nurse's Training School

Sights

* Gothic Church on Church Hill : built around 1500, with a gothic Madonna out of sandstone * Romanic

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(Karner) : built around 1200 *

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* Trinity Column *

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castle (Barockschlößl) in Museum Lane (Museumsgasse) *

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of the Fraternity of the Barnabiten : built 1687, with precious ceiling

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s by Kainz, Rossaforte and Maulpertsch * Column commemorating Mistelbach's suffering under the

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(Pestsäule) * Weather Station in Mistelbach's Town Park * Town center (Stadtsaal) * Museum Center Mistelbach : including the Hermann Nitsch Museum, opened in May 2007 : Hermann Nitsch lived near Mistelbach, in the small village of Prinzendorf. The artist is famous for his unconventional style and for his performance art, for which he also faces considerable criticism. * Culture Scenery (Kulturlandschaft) around Paasdorf * Historic Barn (Hofstadl), built in the 19th century in the so-called ship-body style Siebenhirten. Mistelbach is also home to one of the region's most popular, though traditional Vienna-style coffee houses "Cafe Harlekin" which has become an icon of the city's lifestyle over the years.

Subordinated municipalities

* Ebendorf * Eibesthal * Frättingsdorf * Hörersdorf * Hüttendorf, within the municipality of Mistelbach * Kettlasbrunn * Lanzendorf, within the municipality of Mistelbach * Paasdorf * Siebenhirten

Economy and infrastructure

In 2001 there were 583 non-agricultural enterprises in Mistelbach. In 1999 agriculture- and forestry-related enterprises amounted to 281. According to 2001 census data 4,776 people out of the total population worked in Mistelbach. The labor force participation rate is 45.9%.

Gallery

File:Mistelbach noe 01.jpg File:Mistelbach noe 03.jpg File:7Hirten, Schule und Kirche.jpg, Siebenhirten, school and church

Notable people

* Wilhelm Bernatzik (1853–1906), landscape painter from

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* Laura Rappoldi (1853–1925), pianist from Austria-Hungary *

Oswald Kabasta Oswald Kabasta (December 29, 1896 – February 6, 1946) was an Austrian conductor. Life and career Kabasta was born in Mistelbach, Austria and later studied with composer Franz Schmidt. In 1931 he became head of conducting at the Vienn ...

(1896–1946), conductor *

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(1951–2016), operatic bass and bass-baritone * Willy Puchner, (born 1952), photographer * Josef Kleindienst (born 1963), property developer

Sports

* Helmut Graf (born 1963), football player and manager * Mario Hieblinger (born 1977), football player *

Katrin Engel Katrin Engel (born 2 May 1984, in Mistelbach) is an Austrian handballer playing for Thüringer HC and the Austrian national team. She was the 2009 World Women's Handball Championship topscorer with 67 goals. Achievements * Women Handball Aust ...

(born 1984), handball player

References

External links

livinginmistelbach.at
(Archived) Cities and towns in Mistelbach District {{LowerAustria-geo-stub