In the Burgenland, agriculture plays a significant role: 49.8% of the area is used for agriculture and forestry; 15% of the population
work in these sectors.
The province is also major producer of fruit and vegetables and supplies nearby Graz and Vienna.
The Burgenland is also a famous for wine-growing, which was already practised by the Celts about 2700
years ago.
After Lower Austria, the Burgenland is the second largest wine-growing region of Austria (36.1% of Austria´s overall wine-growing area) centering around four areas: Lake Neusiedl, Lake Neusiedl hills, central Burgenland and the south.
The Pannonian climate and the sandy ground are ideal conditions for excellent
grapes to grow.
A rather rare branch of industry developped from the large reed belt
surrounding the lake.
Tourism is another major industry, the areas around the lake are favorite holiday destinations, especially for the population of Vienna. The two spas, Bad Tatzmansdorf and Bad Sauerbrunn have a long tradition.