Halbturn (Burgenland, Austria)

Last modified: 2026-04-04 by martin karner
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image by Tomislav Todorovic, 2 April 2026
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The name "Halbturn" probably derives from a half-ruined tower of an old fort. This "half-tower" is marked on some old plans. It may have served to defend the important road junction between Neusiedl and Altenburg, and between Ödenburg (Sopron) and Pressburg (Bratislava).
In 2008 a team of archeologists discovered a third-century AD amulet in the form of a gold scroll with the words of the Jewish prayer Shema Yisrael (Hear, o Israel) inscribed on it. It is considered to be the earliest surviving evidence of a Jewish presence in what is now Austria.
Martin Karner, 1 April 2026

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Coat of Arms

image by Tomislav Todorovic, 2 April 2026
(based on this source)

No informations about the arms. The depicted church must be the parochial church built in 1679.
Official colours: white and blue
Communal website: https://www.halbturn.com
Martin Karner, 1 April 2026