Pfaffstätten is a town in the district of

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Population

Sights

At the heart of the town is the Lilienfelderhof, a monastic grange owned by Lilienfeld Abbey, which is leased to the Kartause Gaming Private Foundation for 99 years, until 2105. Traditionally dated to 1209, this estate has played a central role in the history of Pfaffstätten and in the lives of its residents. Many inhabitants attended kindergarten there, found short- or long-term employment, or were married in the estate's church. Pfaffstätten is also well known for its many

Heuriger In eastern Austria, a ''Heuriger'' (; Austrian dialect pronunciation: Heiriga, Hungarian language, Hungarian: Kurta kocsma) is a tavern where local winemakers serve their new wine under a special licence in alternating months during the growing ...

and the annual

street fair A street fair celebrates the character of a neighborhood. As its name suggests, it is typically held on the main street of a neighborhood. The principal component of street fairs are booths used to sell goods (particularly food) or convey informa ...

, the ''Großheuriger Pfaffstätten'', the biggest of its type in Austria, in which the local Heuriger of the town come together in a multi-day street festival.

References

Cities and towns in Baden District, Austria {{LowerAustria-geo-stub