Freilichtmuseum


A pleasant detour can be had at this museum, 5km west of Güssing, exploring the 30-odd buildings and their traditional furniture and fittings, thatched roofs and chunky beams, which capture the rural culture of Burgenland in the 18th and 19th centuries. Hosts concerts and events over the summer.


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