Fürstenfeld
Fürstenfeld (German pronunciation: [ˈfʏʁstn̩fɛlt]; Hungarian: Fölöstöm) is a town and a district in southeastern Austria. It is situated within the Austrian federal state of Styria, near the border of Hungary.
Fürstenfeld | |
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Graz Gate, part of former town fortifications | |
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Coat of arms | |
Fürstenfeld Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°03′00″N 16°05′00″E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Styria |
| District | Hartberg-Fürstenfeld |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Franz Jost (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.31 km2 (19.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 8,549 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8280 |
| Area code | +43 3382 |
| Vehicle registration | HF |
| Website | www.fuerstenfeld.at |
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).
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