Travel guide Burgenland
Arriving at your vacation rental in Burgenland with ease
Burgenland is the easternmost state of
Austria and impresses with a wide range of leisure activities and 300 sunny days. If you travel to your private vacation rental or holiday home by car, you can either drive through Graz or Vienna to Burgenland, depending on the location of your accommodation. If you arrive by train, you will also travel to Graz or
Vienna. From there, you can continue with a regional train or bus. The nearest airports are in Vienna, Basel, Bern, or Zurich. At the airport, you have the option to rent a car. Book a cozy house or apartment with a parking space at a low price according to your personal wishes and enjoy an unforgettable vacation and the dream of a relaxing journey. Explore the surroundings full of castles, vineyards, palaces, and bike paths. Visit, for example, Esterházy Palace and other attractions nearby.
Burgenland is suitable for a great holiday all year round
The climate in Burgenland is influenced by continental factors. In the north, around Lake Neusiedl, average summer temperatures are around 25 degrees, while in the winter months, daily highs range between one and three degrees. The warm climate and nearly 2,000 hours of sunshine per year have a very positive effect on wine cultivation. For hiking lovers and mountaineers, autumn and spring are excellent seasons. The main season extends from May to September. If you want to spend a
hiking vacation in the Austrian mountains during this time, it is advisable to book a vacation rental or private holiday home as early as possible. Even though the region isn't initially associated with snow, you can still experience great skiing here. In the Rettenbach ski center in
South Burgenland, a snow-making system ensures fun all year-round.
Delicious Jausen in Burgenland
During your stay in a vacation rental or holiday home in Burgenland, you will encounter an exciting culinary scene. The cuisine is characterized by Hungarian, Serbian, Slovak, and Croatian influences. Thanks to this colorful diversity, Burgenland cuisine is truly exceptional. Some of the best-known regional dishes include cabbage soup with white cabbage, onions and bacon, garlic soup with bread cubes and beef soup, bean sterz, goulash, cabbage strudel, stuffed peppers, and many other delicacies. The fare mainly relies on locally grown grains. In addition to potatoes and peppers, onions, white cabbage, leeks, cucumbers, and beans are widespread. Popular sweet treats in Burgenland include Somloer Nockerl, Balasn, cherry strudel, and nut strudel. The wines from the region mainly come from
North Burgenland and the area around Lake Neusiedl. The primary grape varieties cultivated include Blaufränkisch, Chardonnay, St. Laurent, Uhudler, Pinot Blanc, Welschriesling, and Zweigelt.
All vacation rentals and holiday homes are equipped with a fully furnished kitchen, so you can easily cater to yourself. On the numerous markets, you can find fresh regional products.
Unspoiled nature and interesting attractions
Burgenland is located on the border with Hungary and is Austria's easternmost state. Some of the most popular holiday destinations for a vacation rental or holiday home include
Lutzmannsburg, Mörbisch am See, and Podersdorf, which are located on Lake Neusiedl. Sailors will be happy on one of the lakes here. Further south, there are numerous thermal baths where you can relax very well. The diverse landscape is ideal for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Lake Neusiedl is almost entirely surrounded by a reed belt, home to rare heather, orchids, and hundreds of bird species. Even the Romans valued the health-promoting effects of the thermal baths in Burgenland. In the Sonnentherme in Lutzmannsburg, you can relax while your children have lots of fun. The Neusiedlersee-Seewinkel National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and impresses with its stunning landscape, as do the six nature parks. In Eisenstadt, the metropolis of Burgenland, you can learn everything about the great past of the fire brigades at the Fire Brigade Museum.
The Happy Magic Fun Family Park in St. Margarethen is very popular with families. In Austria's largest amusement park, there are four themed worlds on 145,000 square meters, with a variety of attractions providing plenty of fun. Another interesting destination is the Jewish Museum in Eisenstadt. During a visit, you can not only get an impression of the old “Judenhäuseln” but also view the museum's collections and the former synagogue. The Haydn-Haus Eisenstadt, located in the Eisenstädter Joseph-Haydn-Gasse 21, was the property and residence of composer Joseph Haydn from 1766 to 1778. Today it houses the Eisenstädter Haydn Museum. The house is a protected monument and well worth a visit! The Schärf Worl Coffee Theme Park in Neusiedl am See is all about the delicious bean. On the pleasure journey, you will learn valuable information about coffee, Austria's favorite hot drink.
No matter which vacation rental or holiday home you choose, you will experience unforgettable moments in Burgenland. For families with children or a dog, there are beautiful vacation apartments located on a farm. Here you and your children can gain insight into the life of Austrian farmers and enjoy your
holiday with your dog in Austria. Now rent a cozy holiday accommodation, a house, or an apartment, for example in St.Margarethen, with a terrace and parking space at a low price according to your personal wishes and experience a relaxing vacation in the surroundings. Spend a journey tailored to your preferences between bike paths, castles, palaces, vineyards, and amidst beautiful landscapes.