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Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt, the capital of Burgenland, tells many stories. From Joseph Haydn, who worked here for many years. Or from the immeasurably wealthy Esterházy family, who were even richer - but also more generous - than the Austrian emperors. Too generous, as it finally turned out.
The motto at the Falkensteiner Resort Stegersbach couldn't be more appropriate. “In the middle ME” - that is how the resort announced itself to us in its welcome letter. And the first thing that strikes me is the location of the five-star resort on the hills above Stegersbach in the vicinity of the Stegersbach thermal baths. Look on one side [...]
The Lutzmannsburger Therme and the Lutzmannsburg Kinderhotel Apfelhof are geared towards families with children. Here families can spend a holiday that is specially tailored to them and have lots of fun in the beautiful nature of Burgenland.
Wine is known to be a very special juice. Wine has soul: it can be gentle and mild, it can be furious and strong, it can be lovely and sweet. Wine is a product of its environment and this is reflected in it. Experience a Burgenland holiday with wine.
One of our trips to Burgenland brings us to Deutschkreutz Castle. This is a Renaissance chateau in a small town near the Austro-Hungarian border. However, it is not a castle that immediately catches your eye because it is surrounded by large park areas. Even its size does not help to draw attention to itself, as it is also hidden on[…]
Every year on November 11th, Martin's Day is celebrated, actually a day that reminds of Bishop Martin von Tours, but which is also a perfect day out for pleasure travelers. In Austria and Bavaria this day is celebrated with parades.
Borderland Many Burgenland regions border several foreign countries: Slovakia in the north, Hungary in the east and Slovenia in the south. Borders have always played a major role in the history of this country - and it was usually quite dramatic. No wonder, then, when many of its residents are living in the borderland [...]
