Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (some events may run until late) A delightful autumn weekend centered around goose at Lake Neusiedl awaits you! Of course, in Rust—barely a kilometer from my lakeside cottages—as well as in Oggau and Mörbisch, each about 3 km away. If you don’t feel like driving after wine and goose, what...

Friday, April 25, 2025 – Sunday, April 27: Spring is usually well underway by the time the Ruster winemakers open their cellars at the end of April, making it the perfect time to combine wine tasting with a lakeside vacation. This event is in high demand, so be sure to secure your accommodations early, because “Weinschätze” is one of the few—and therefore valuable—opportunities to easily enjoy a...

The next event is on July 11, 2025, starting at 5:00 p.m. and running until late—it’s no coincidence that it always takes place on a full moon. The final event will be on August 14—again on a full moon. One of my personal favorite places/events is the wine picnic at Himmelreich. In these times of overtourism, you really shouldn’t be sharing your favorite spots,...

Just about 3 km away from my lakeside cabins on Lake Neusiedl—and even within direct sight (since it’s up on the “mountain”)—lies the Sankt Margarethen Quarry, which has been a popular opera venue for nearly 30 years. It’s a lovely bike ride to get there, and after the opera, the ride back to the stilt houses is almost entirely downhill. On offer...

The vintage presentation by the Renowned Wineries of Burgenland will take place on May 23, 2024, at Esterhazy Palace in Eisenstadt. The event begins at 2:00 PM for industry professionals and from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM for the general public. Admission is by voluntary donation to a charitable cause. There will be a free shuttle bus from Vienna (departing at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM) to and from the Hilton...

This year, the so-called RUSTER WEINSCHÄTZE will take place from Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28. It is one of the few—and therefore valuable—opportunities to easily sample a very wide variety of wines. Nearly 30 Ruster winemakers, many of whom are often inaccessible for tastings without a prior reservation, will open the doors to their cellars and offer their wines for tasting...

An outstanding wine fair called Karakterre, featuring orange and natural wines, will take place on May 22 and 23 in Eisenstadt. Here’s a brief introduction and some links.

Welcome to a world where traditional architecture meets picturesque nature—at Lake Neusiedl in Austria. Known for its breathtaking stilt houses, this destination offers a unique blend of culture, history, and nature experiences. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey into the fascinating world of the stilt houses Lake Neusiedl and show you ...