Hinterbrühl

Hinterbrühl (German pronunciation: [ˈhintɐˌbʁyːl] ) is a town in the district of Mödling in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is home to the Seegrotte, a system of caves including Europe's largest underground lake. During World War II, a satellite camp of Mauthausen concentration camp was opened inside the caverns, producing parts for the He 162 Spatz jet fighter.

Hinterbrühl
Southeast view of Hinterbrühl
Hinterbrühl
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°5′N 16°14′E
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictMödling
Government
  MayorErich Moser (ÖVP)
Area
  Total16.94 km2 (6.54 sq mi)
Elevation
280 m (920 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total4,029
  Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2371, 2393
Area code02236, 02237
Websitewww.hinterbruehl.com
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