History
The town of Fischau was mentioned in written records for the first time in 1130. The current market town was formed in 1969 by merging the municipalities of Brunn an der Schneebergbahn and Bad-Fischau.
The place has been inhabited since the 5th millennium BC and was the site of an important Celtic settlement. Later, there were Romans, Germanic peoples, Avars und Slavs until Charlemagne established two marches in the 8th century.
In the 12th century Fischau became a market town and was site of the mint, too. However, it lost its importance after the newly founded Wiener Neustadt became a ducal residence.
The prefix "Bad" (spa town) has been added to the name in 1929.
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