Blutgasse, Hainburg

The Fischertor is a pedestrian-only gateway that opens onto the Blutgasse, a street named in memory of the bloodshed that took place here. During the Second Turkish Siege, fleeing residents of Hainburg were cut down or captured, with contemporary accounts suggesting that about 8,000 people were killed. The surrounding medieval town fortifications—three gates and 15 towers—highlight Hainburg’s strategic importance as a frontier city along the Danube. The inner gate of the older Ungartor, another surviving city gate, historically served a more mundane purpose: it was used as an overnight holding area for intoxicated townspeople, showcasing the layered uses of these fortifications over centuries. Walking through the Blutgasse today, visitors can see a memorial tablet that preserves the memory of the massacre, offering a reflective experience that combines history, architecture, and the human stories of the past. The Fischertor stands not just as a surviving architectural feature but also as a tangible reminder of the city’s resilience against repeated Ottoman sieges.

Opening times

Monday	00:00–24:00
Tuesday	00:00–24:00
Wednesday	00:00–24:00
Thursday	00:00–24:00
Friday	00:00–24:00
Saturday	00:00–24:00
Sunday	00:00–24:00