Marchfeld

The Marchfeld (German pronunciation: [ˈmarçfɛlt] ⓘ) is a 900 km² sedimentary basin in Lower Austria, that borders Vienna to the east. Geologically, the Marchfeld constitutes the northern half of the Vienna Basin, which spans about 60 kilometers along the Danube. The Marchfeld traditionally served as Vienna’s vegetable supplier and Austria’s breadbasket. Economically, it has been significant since the 1930s due to its oil and natural gas deposits. Architecturally, the region is notable for its Baroque churches, town squares, and the Marchfeld castles.

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