Fürstenfeld is the name of a town and a district in southeastern Austria. It is situated within the Austrian federal state of Styria, close to the border with Burgenland. According to the 2001 census, Fürstenfeld has 5,981 citizens within its communal area, the larger urban area of Fürstenfeld includes approximately 20% more citizens. Fürstenfeld was founded around 1170 as a fortress and received its town charter in 1215. Today it is known as a centre for schools, middle-sized industry, and its vicinity to several thermal spas (Loipersdorf, Blumau, Stegersbach).
