Forchtenstein
Forchtenstein (Hungarian: Fraknóváralja or Fraknókő, Croatian: Fortnavski grad; until 1972, Forchtenau, Fraknó, Fortnava) is a town in the district of Mattersburg in the Austrian state of Burgenland. It is the location of Forchtenstein Castle, one of the many palaces of the famous Esterházy family.
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Forchtenstein Location within Burgenland Forchtenstein Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°43′N 16°20′E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Burgenland |
| District | Mattersburg |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Friederike Reismüller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.59 km2 (6.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 343 m (1,125 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 2,796 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 7212 |
| Website | www.gemeindeforchtenstein.at |
It consists of two subdivisions (Katastralgemeinden) which were formerly separate towns: Forchtenau (Hungarian: Fraknó) and Neustift an der Rosalia (Hungarian: Újtelek).
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