Römische Bernsteinstraße

The Roman Amber Road was an important trade route that transported amber from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean since the Bronze Age. In the 1st century A.D., it was developed by the Romans into a fortified gravel road to better access the province of Pannonia. In the Mittelburgenland, the road runs through the district of Oberpullendorf and connects the Roman cities of Savaria (Szombathely) and Scarbantia (Sopron). The route goes over Klostermarienberg, Frankenau, the Großmutschen Urbarialwald, Nebersdorf, Großwarasdorf, Raiding, Horitschon, and Neckenmarkt to the Hungarian border.

Along the route, remnants of the ancient road are still visible today, especially in the Großmutschen Urbarialwald, which has been under monument protection since 1931. In Strebersdorf and Frankenau, the largest Roman settlement in Burgenland was discovered, which served as an important trading hub. There, archaeologists found over 100 houses and several military camps, indicating the significance of the Amber Road for Roman infrastructure.

Today, the route has been developed as a cycling and hiking trail B47, which runs from Strebersdorf to Deutschkreutz. Along the way, information boards provide insights into various aspects of Roman life, such as trade, military, architecture, and everyday culture. The association for the preservation of the Roman Amber Road is committed to the maintenance and presentation of this historical cultural heritage.

Opening times

The Roman Amber Road is freely accessible and can be visited at any time!