Holiday in Burgenland

What makes Burgenland special as a destination?

Burgenland, Austria's easternmost and youngest federal state, surprises with its own unique character: Here, Pannonian expanses meet Austrian coziness, Hungarian influence meets Viennese culture. With over 300 sunny days a year, Burgenland is the sunniest region in Austria and a paradise for wine lovers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts. Lake Neusiedl, a unique steppe lake and UNESCO World Heritage site, forms the heart of the country. Its vast reed belt — the second largest in Europe — is home to over 340 bird species and makes the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park one of the most important bird protection areas on the continent. Around the lake, a well-developed network of cycling paths of over 500 kilometers leads through vineyards, idyllic villages, and Puszta steppes. The Burgenland wine region is famous for its robust red wines — Blaufränkisch from Mittelburgenland, Zweigelt from Lake Neusiedl, and the noble sweet Ausbruch wines from Rust enjoy an international reputation. The thermal region around Bad Tatzmannsdorf and Lutzmannsburg invites relaxation. Culturally, Burgenland shines with the Lake Festival in Mörbisch, the Opera Festival in the St. Margarethen quarry, and the Forchtenstein Castle, which houses one of the largest private weapon collections in Europe. The Burgenland cuisine with Pusztasuppe, Krautfleckerln, and Uhudler wine reflects the unique location between East and West.