Breitenau: History, Culture and Landscape
Accommodation in Breitenau
Breitenau am Steinfelde is located in the Lower Austrian Steinfeld, the southernmost part of the Vienna Basin. Local history, historical landmarks, local culture and landscape offer different ways to get to know the destination. If you are looking for a hotel, you can consider which of these aspects you would like to shape your stay most.
Local history and the Church of St. Vitus
Breitenau was first mentioned in a document in 1073. This date provides an early point of reference for the town’s history. The Church of St. Vitus belongs to a different, clearly defined period: dedicated to Saint Vitus as its patron, it was consecrated in 1909. The patronage and the year of consecration offer two distinct ways of understanding the church: its dedication defines its religious identity, while the date records its consecration. For travelers who enjoy exploring places through historical dates and church history, this combination offers a concrete point of interest.
Protected historic landmarks
Breitenau’s protected cultural monuments include more than the church. The Bürgerhaus, formerly a forester’s house, is protected as a historic monument by official order. The Catholic Church of St. Vitus and the statue of the Immaculate Mary are protected by regulation. The Lower Austrian list of monuments, as of June 23, 2026, is for information only and is not legally binding. These three sites represent different forms of architectural and religious heritage: a former forester’s house, a place of worship and a wayside shrine.
Culture and club activities
The Steinfeldzentrum Breitenau was built as a venue for cultural events held by the many local clubs. It thus complements the historical landmarks with a place whose intended purpose is connected to the cultural life of local clubs. This gives the center a different significance from the Church of St. Vitus: the church is characterized by its patron saint and year of consecration, while the Steinfeldzentrum is associated with the clubs’ cultural events. If local culture is important to your choice of destination, these different connections can provide a helpful starting point.
Tennis is another club activity: it is among the activities of ASKĂ– Breitenau. If tennis is part of your plans, contact the club for up-to-date information about times and how to participate; schedules and participation requirements may change.
Landscape and location
Vast forests, floodplains and numerous fields surround Breitenau. These landscape features complement the historical and cultural landmarks with another perspective on the destination. Its location in the southernmost part of the Vienna Basin places Breitenau within a broader landscape, while the forests, floodplains and fields describe the town’s surroundings. When making your choice, you can therefore consider whether you are mainly interested in local history and culture, or whether the rural surroundings are also important to your stay.
Breitenau lies between the Southern Railway and the SĂĽdautobahn. This rail and road connection adds another geographical point of reference to the description of the landscape. Together, the location in the Steinfeld, the surrounding landscape and the cultural landmarks mentioned above offer several criteria to help you decide whether Breitenau suits your travel plans.
Discover more destinations: Pitten, Grafenbach, Sankt Egyden Am Steinfeld, Municipality of Raach am Hochgebirge, Gasteil, Gloggnitz, Municipality of Semmering, Grimmenstein.
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