The St. Margarethen quarry is one of the largest and oldest quarries in Europe. The valuable St. Margarethener limestone sandstone has been used since ancient times. It is still being extracted today and has been used, among other things, in the restoration of St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna and in the construction of many buildings along the Vienna Ring Road. This giant from prehistoric times has revealed numerous significant fossils (some up to 25 million years old) in the 20th century. Since 2001, the St. Margarethen quarry, together with the Fertö-Neusiedler See region, has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
The tour makes the million-year-old history of the quarry excitingly tangible!
Group bookings are possible upon request at any time between April and October, and fixed tours through the quarry are also offered on specific dates during this period.
A tour lasts 60 minutes. Unfortunately, the tour must be canceled in case of thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Please check current changes to the tour times at www.esterhazy.at/steinbruch-margarethen
Fixed Tour Times
April – June & September – October
Sat & Sun as well as holidays at 09:30 and 15:30 | German
July – August
Daily tour at 09:30 | German
Info: On 12th and 13th September 2026, there will be no afternoon tours (at 15:30) in the quarry due to an event.
Info: Please note that the tour in the quarry will not be barrier-free due to an event in the 2026 season. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the ticket shop.
Visiting the quarry is only possible as part of a tour!
Free guided tour of the St. Margarethen quarry (at fixed tour times) with the Burgenland Card
Opening hours (dates) for guided tours can be found at www.esterhazy.at/steinbruch-margarethen
Duration: 1 hour.
Price without card: €15.00.