Connoisseurs will find the “best apricot in Austria” in the northernmost tip of Burgenland, because in Kittsee 30,000 apricot trees produce tons of wonderful fruit each year. Sunny vegetables (Sonnengemüse) ripen in the Seewinkel area, where besides classic vegetables such as peppers and cabbage, sweet potatoes, melons, and ginger also thrive. An ideal habitat for the Hungarian steppe cattle, which live here in a manageable herd and contribute to the preservation of the national park.

There’s another gem to be found to the west of Lake Neusiedl, Leithaberger cherries (Edelkirsche). A wide range of varieties, including some unique rare species, are cultivated here and used in regional delicacies. The Rosalia Nature Park also has a “sweet region”. The town of Wiesen lies in the center and is widely known for its famous strawberries.

The culinary journey continues into Southern Burgenland, where the herbs bloom in spring and summer, and fall is the peak season for goose. The meadows in the Zickenbach valley are the largest Pannonian fen and the Zickental fen bulls graze happily here. The region around Kukmirn and Neustift bei Güssing is a paradise for apple lovers. Whether as dessert fruit or pressed for juice, you can really taste the sun here. 

Discover the sunny diversity that Burgenland conjures up and treat yourself to outstanding culinary experiences!