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     © Walter Luttenberger

    Vinatrium Cellars

    Browse through the endless variety of Central Burgenland wines in the state-of-the-art, climate controlled Vinatrium Cellars, and try as many different types as you please.

    Learn more about Vinatrium Cellars...
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    Stanz distillery in tirol © TVB TirolWest Guenter Standl

    Stanz: Austria’s top distilling village

    It takes a village: Stanz in Tirol is Austria’s top producer of high-quality Schnapps.

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    Riedel Glas, Kufstein © Riedel Glas Austria

    Riedel: a Symphony of Glass & Taste

    To experience the symphony of glass and taste of a truly outstanding wine get a behind the scenes look at the Riedel factory in Kufstein/Tirol, where these exquisite glasses are made. Explore an amazing range of glasses from the narrow-mouthed port glass, to the balloon-shaped Burgundy glass, capable of holding an entire bottle of wine, and don’t forget to take some of these wine jewels home.

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    Schlumberger Sekt © Schlumberger

    Schlumberger: Austria’s Sekt Royalty

    When Austrians talk about Sekt, they talk about the golden liquid that makes us all want more: sparkling wine. One of the oldest and famed producers is the Schlumberger family in Vienna. Head out to their 300-year-old cellars and let it get historic … and romantic!

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    Wein.Sinn: A Wine Discovery Tour

    The Winzer Krems winery invites you to to discover the fascination of wine. “SANDGRUBE 13 Wein.Sinn” leads you on an 8-station trail to experience wine and gain valuable insights.

    Learn more about Winzer Krems...
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    A Mouth-Watering Attraction in Graz

    Foodies will tell you that the town’s most important attraction lies just a little off the historic city center of Graz, tucked away behind the Neoclassicist Opera House. The local farmers market is both a testament to local culture and a paradise for gourmets foraging for new ingredients and fresh local produce.

    Learn more about the farmers market in Graz...
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    Wine bar Unger und Klein, Vienna © Unger und Klein

    Designer Wine Bar in Vienna

    Unger & Klein is a bottle shop turned wine bar that has the feel of designer blue jeans. You’ll appreciate the stunning designer shelving that is simultaneously the wine list and menu. The concept invites to browse and mingle with other like-minded hedonists. Have the sommelier put together a flight of unique Austrian red wines.

    Learn more about Unger & Klein in Vienna...
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    Lower Austria’s Wine Festival Season

    Rustic wine cellar festivals and boisterous food and wine celebrations. Or luxurious seven course menus in elegant gourmet restaurants and glamorous gala evenings. Tour by bike, foot, car or boat. Whatever your preference, there is a choice of 800 delicious events during the Lower Austria Fall Wine Festival and it is easy to plan.

    Learn more about the Wine Festival...
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    Apfelstrudel © Österreich Werbung

    Bake your own Apple Strudel

    Apple strudel lovers read on. The Café Residenz at Schönbrunn Palace, one of the historic bakers to the Habsburg family, shows you how to bake your own apple strudel according to their traditional recipe. Take the recipe home and get treated to a mouth-watering, oven-warm slice.

    Learn to bake your own Apple Strudel...
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    Europe’s oldest restaurant

    A dining experience of a different kind awaits you in Europe’s oldest restaurant paired with traditionally influenced contemporary music and a delicious three-course-dinner. The only thing that’s missing is you.

    Learn more about St. Peter's Stiftskeller...
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    Restaurant Der Steirer © Der Steirer

    Discover Styrian Food Secrets

    The simple perfection of classic Austrian cuisine, gracious hospitality, and local expertise makes “Der Steirer” a favorite eatery for everyone who enjoys food & wine. You’ll appreciate the warm leisurely atmosphere whether enjoying just a few appetizers or a full meal with local wines by the glass.

    Make your reservation at Der Steirer in Graz...
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    Gut Purbach: Fine Art & Cuisine

    Gut Purbach’s Chef Max Stiegl is known among epicureans as a “nose-to-tail” chef with a penchant for ingredients from the Leithaberg Forest and Lake Neusidl. To complement this unique and location-specific cuisine, Dr. Hans Bichler, an art-collecting attorney and vintner, selects wines from a community of local growers in the Burgenland.

    Make your reservation at Gut Purbach...
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    Zum Schwarzen Kameel © Zum Schwarzen Kameel

    A Viennese Epicurean highlight

    It’s a wine bar, restaurant, and delicatessen all rolled into one. It’s historic, authentic and has been a favourite of the Viennese for nearly 400 years. “Zum schwarzen Kameel” is just as lively and fashionable as it always was.

    Take a break at "Zum Schwarzen Kameel"...
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    Salzburger Nockerl Dessert

    Fluffy, delicious and made only from eggs and sugar this dessert not only has a long history but also a huge fanbase.

    Learn more about Salzburger Nockerl...
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    Liszt House © Liszt Festival Raiding / Ulrich Schwarz

    Burgenland: Home of Legends

    Meet Franz Liszt, Wunderkind, piano virtuoso, playboy and abbé, citizen of the world, and self-proclaimed “gypsy musician,” in the hills of Central Burgenland, Austria’s eastern-most region.

    Learn more about Franz Liszt...
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    Le Loft Restaurant

    The culinary highpoint of Vienna is the Gault Millau awarded Restaurant Le Loft is located on the 18th floor of the Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom in Vienna’s trendy 2nd district – a short walk from the city center. The excellent cuisine is complemented with one of the most spectacular views of the city.

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    Plachutta: a Viennese Institution

    Plachutta is renowned for its prime boiled beef, a Viennese signature dish called Tafelspitz. Combined with it's authentic, cozy atmosphere.

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    Sacher  © Hotel Sacher

    The Sacher Torte

    Vienna's most storied cafe invites! A visit to the Cafe Sacher in the venerable Hotel Sacher is a must on your Vienna-list. Feel centuries of history, taste decades of experience, and relax for hours. Ahhh, I wish I could join!

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    Haute cuisine in the old school house

    Carnuntum is a popular excursion destination for lovers of cultural history, wine and delicious gourmet food from the nearby cities Vienna and Bratislava. It is not only the open-air Carnuntum Archaeological Museum which attracts visitors from the metropolises, but grand cuisine at petite prices in a rural setting.

    Learn more about Bittermann...
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    MAK Permanent Collection Historicism, Art Nouveau, Artist: Barbara Bloom © © Gerald Zugmann/MAK

    Museum of Applied Arts

    Imagine a museum where fine craft, contemporary art, architecture and design are perpetually engaged in stimulating conversation. That’s the MAK arena.

    Visit the MAK in Vienna...
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    Schrannenmarkt Salzburg © Salzburg Information

    Salzburg's Schrannenmarkt

    In existence since 1906, the Schrannenmarkt has always been the weekly market for the people living in and around the city of Salzburg. Early bird gets the worm! Join the spectacle from 5 am on and watch the market being set up in front of the magnificent St. Andrä Church.

    Learn more about the Schrannenmarkt...
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    Mayer am Pfarrplatz, Vienna © AWM - Austria Wine Marketing

    Beethoven’s Retreat in Vienna

    “Gemütlichkeit” cannot be directly translated – it’s an Austrian word that combines cozy-warm-familiar. It describes the food, people and place of the historic Mayer am Pfarrplatz, where Beethoven already enjoyed Austrian hospitality. Sit in his favorite place in the garden under the trees and feast from the appetizing buffet laden with homemade specialties and enjoy authentic, live Viennese folk music.

    Learn more about Mayer am Pfarrplatz...
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    Austria's Wine Regions

    Culinary Hike in Styria

    Located in the Southern part of Styria, the Südsteirische Weinstrasse (South Styrian Wine Road) is often compared to Italy’s Tuscany. Almost no other Austrian wine region has undergone such dramatic transformations in the past 20 years as this region, 1 hour south of Graz.

    Learn more about the walking experience...
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    Weinmuseum Moschendorf © ARGE Naturparke

    Open Air Wine Village Museum

    Farm life from centuries past is revived in Moschendorf located in South Burgenland. Tours of thatched-roof houses filled with artifacts and furniture transport you back by centuries. The “Weinmuseum Moschendorf” is also a popular venue for wine tastings, concerts, art exhibitions, and folk dance.

    Learn more about Moschendorf...
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    The Long Table of Graz © Graz

    Graz – Capital of Culinary Delights

    Austria’s southern beauty, the city of Graz, is a place of its own kind. Just two hours by car south of Vienna, the Styrian capital boasts culinary wonders from its nearby region that make your mouth water. Taste your way through this charming medieval city and don’t forget to bring back some delicatessen for your family and friends. Believe us, they will be upset if you don’t!

    Learn more about Graz delicacies...
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    Fine Dining on an organic farm

    Chickens peck under the fruit trees. A regional breed of cattle, the Waldviertler Blondvieh, grazes in the pasture. Ducks and geese wander on the edge of the vegetable garden. The ingredients for the Salomon family’s award-winning restaurant are sourced from the estate’s bio-dynamic farm. Organic wines from the vineyard mature in the cellar.

    Learn more about Oberstockstall...
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    Naschmarkt Vienna

    A Festival for the Senses: A Saturday morning must-do for locals, the Viennese Naschmarkt, Vienna’s largest outdoor market, attracts a crowd as diverse as the stalls and restaurants it features.

    Visit the Naschmarkt...
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    Cafe Tomaselli Salzburg  © Cafe Tomaselli

    Café Tomaselli: Mozart’s favorite

    Located in downtown Salzburg, near the cathedral and on your way up to the Hohenfestung Salzburg, the Café Tomaselli is the perfect spot to indulge and relax

    Endulge at the "Cafe Tomaselli"...
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     © Steiermark Tourismus / Foto: Pixelmaker R. Sommerauer

    A Paradise for Foodies

    The Vinofaktur in Vogau, Styria invites visitors to taste and experience the region’s truly spectacular culinary achievements in a stunning architectural masterpiece. There are plenty of discoveries that will bring even the most experienced foodies to swoon!

    Learn more about the Vinofaktur...
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    Vineyards in lower Austria

    Rustic country charm

    “Südbahn wine” is the affectionate name Viennese call their favorite weekend beverage as they take the 20-minute southbound train from the city to Gumpoldskirchen. The main street of the sleepy village comes to life in the late afternoon as the local wine farms open the doors to over 30 heuriger to invite visitors for hearty country food, full-bodied wines, and folk music.

    Visit the wine village of Gumpoldskirchen...
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    Weinwerk Burgenland © Weinwerk Burgenland

    Music, Wine, Food and Art

    The exciting fusion of a renaissance building with harmoniously integrated modern architectural modules is what meets the eye. “Weinwerk” houses a fusion of the best wines of Burgenland, regional gourmet products, and a lively calendar of fun and engaging cultural events. This initiative of a regional wine marketing association and a cultural club is guarantee for a superlative gourmet and cultural experience!

    Learn more about Weinwerk...
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    Wiener Mélange with Strauss Music

    Coffeehouses in Vienna are your home away from home. Delicious coffee specialties, yummy pastries, all enjoyed in cozy seats and couches, paired with live piano music. Yes, read on! Many of Vienna’s best coffeehouses are your private concert hall, with live piano music, often with soloists -- and enjoyed all for free.

    Learn more about Coffeehouses...
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    Gemischter Satz in Vienna

    Vienna’s Gemischter Satz wines were the only wines in the world to be included in the Slow Food “Ark of Taste”. This wine is not for the faint of heart: the nose and taste are intense. American wine journalist Alice Fehring praised it as “complex,” with flavors ranging from “mineral to honeysuckle” and even a “touch of skunk”.

    Learn more about Gemischter Satz...
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     © Gasthaus zur Dankbarkeit/Josef Lentsch

    Paprika, Pigs and Pike-Perch

    This quaint Podersdorf restaurant is one of the best places for a meal east of Lake Neusidl. Dishes from “Zur Dankbarkeit” combine influences from Eastern and Western cultures to transport regional dishes to another dimension. Local ingredients are sourced from the lake, the marshlands, and the Pannonian Plains to create a genuine taste of the region.

    Learn more about the restaurant "Zur Dankbarkeit"...
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    Hangar7 - an arts & culinary temple

    Located right at the Salzburg Airport, Hangar-7 is one Europe’s most fascinating places. Stunning architecture, historic aircraft, fast cars, innovative art and world-class cuisine will keep you busy for many hours.

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    Walking in the Pannobile Vineyards

    Explore the mystery and romance of the vineyards of Gols on the east side of Lake Neusiedl. On a guided hike you see and learn how a vineyard is planted and cultivated and why it makes such an impact on the way a wine tastes. At the end of the tour enjoy a tasting of a generous selection of premium wines in the Gols cultural center.

    Learn more about Pannobile Vineyards...
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    Owners of Nikolaihof © Weinmarketing

    Restaurant Nikolaihof

    “Grüner Veltliner is the last of the great European white wine grapes.” So observed Terry Theise, the esteemed US wine connoisseur and importer. The popular wine is indeed a highlight of its native Niederösterreich -- and nowhere more so than at Nikolaihof.

    Learn more about Nikolaihof...
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    The Loisium in Langenlois © Österreich Werbung / Horvath

    A New Shrine to Austrian Wine

    The striking cubic structure of the LOISIUM World of Wine possesses the same grandeur as the historic shrines, abbeys, and palaces that dot the Danube’s pastoral valleys. A hybrid of interactive museum and wine cellar, this architectural destination is an exciting way to expand your knowledge and deepen your appreciation of wine.

    Visit the wine museum Loisium...
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    Gourmet Restaurant Europa Stüberl

    In the Tyrolean capital, the Grand Hotel Europa is home to a grand dining experience, renowned throughout the country. Europa Stüberl combines gourmet excellence and a strong wine list with a classic Tyrolean layout that will stay with you long after your visit. Innsbruck wouldn't be the same without this institution.

    Dine at the Grand Hotel Europa...
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    Purbach © TVB Purbach

    The Village of Purbach

    Chances are you might be the only foreigner strolling through the village at the time of your visit to Purbach, on the western shores of Lake Neusiedl and a short hour south of Vienna. Don’t let this deter you, but rather be a badge of exploration.

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    Autumn Feast of St. Martin

    The Feast of St. Martin, patron saint of Burgenland, is a harvest festival to delight the senses. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the farmers and vintners of Burgenland are blessed with a long, sunny autumn and a bountiful harvest. Doors are flung open to welcome guests to taste the young wines and culinary specialties of the region.

    Celebrate with us....
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    poessnitzberg vineyard © Weingut Poessnitzberg

    Luxury Spa Escape in the Vineyards

    A luxurious weekend of relaxation and enjoyment is found at the small boutique hotel Wein-Genuss Pössnitzberg. This romantic getaway enjoys a stunning view of the surrounding vineyards in Leutschach, Styria on the southern border of Austria. The award-winning chef of the house will pamper you after a relaxing day with exquisite dishes based on local products paired with rare Styrian wine specialties.

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     © Zotter / H. Lehmann

    Zotter Chocolate Factory

    Once upon a time - around 1990 - there was a master confectioner who thought that all the existing chocolate creations available were simply… boring. So he started to experiment and came up with the most fantastic creations, such as “hemp-mocha”. People liked them so much that he started his own factory and turned it into his own, very unusual, chocolate empire.

    Learn more about Zotter Chocolate...
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     © Herbert Lehmann

    Vintner Show & Tell at Designer Hotel

    Located in the heart of Vienna, this is not just a hotel with a little glass, steel and stone and then a grape seed oil facial mask in your bathroom. This family-operated hotel has dedicated the entire heart and soul of their establishment to wine. Each of the individually designed rooms is sponsored by an Austrian vintner who also stocks the mini bar. Even the delicious breakfast buffet features wine in a non-alcoholic edible form!

    Stay at the Hotel Rathaus Wein & Design...
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    Restaurant Der Steirer © Der Steirer

    Styrian tapas with local wines

    The simple perfection of classic Austrian cuisine, gracious hospitality, and local expertise makes “Der Steirer” a favorite eatery for everyone who enjoys food & wine. You’ll appreciate the warm leisurely atmosphere whether enjoying just a few appetizers or a full meal with local wines by the glass.

    Make your reservation at "Der Steirer"...
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     © Bassa Austria

    A Baroque wine experience

    Domäne Wachau is located in one of the world’s most stunning vineyard landscapes just below the Dürnstein castle ruins where Richard the Lionhearted was once held captive. The friendly, knowledgeable staff guides you through wine tastings from the valley’s best vineyards in their stunning tasting room, open 7 days a week.

    Learn more about Domaene Wachau...
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    Chic & Trendy Vienna Wine Bars

    Austrian wine has catapulted to become the darling of the international wine world. If you are looking for chic, upbeat city nightlife, there is no better place to get an in-depth view of Austria’s dynamic, trendy wine scene than at the wine bars of Vienna!

    Learn more about Wein & Co..
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    Hotel Veltlin © Hotel Veltlin

    Wine & Wellness at Hotel Veltlin

    Far from the noise and hectic of a busy lifestyle, yet only a scenic hour’s drive north of Vienna is an idyllic, rural landscape that hugs the border of the Czech Republic. This sleepy corner of Austria features rolling vineyard hills, asparagus plantations, and a sparse few farming villages. Set in this rustic landscape is a peaceful oasis: the 4-star Hotel Veltlin and the Veltlinerland golf course in Poysdorf.

    Stay at the Hotel Veltlin...
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     © Esterhazy Weingut

    A futuristic winery with tradition

    Visit the Esterhàzy Palace Wine Museum, regional wine bar and shop, and state-of-the-art winery. Known as philanthropists, builders, and passionate art collectors throughout history, the Esterhàzy dynasty’s tradition with wine is equally great. Empress Maria Theresia, composer Josef Haydn, and even the spoiled privy councillor von Goethe appreciated the fruit-driven wine that was vinified in the Esterhàzy Palace cellar.

    Learn more about the Winery...
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    Museum of Fine Arts © Österreich Werbung/ Diejun

    World-class Art & Culinary Delights

    Featuring world-renowned collections dating back five millennia, Austria’s principal museum of fine arts is an institution devoted to indulging your senses. After an extensive tour of the marvelous collections, enjoy a piece of scrumptious Esterhazy cake at the museum’s own café, and you’ll find that it is not only your craving for delicious pastry that feels truly sated.

    Learn more about culinary delights at the KHM...
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    Toni Moerwald © Toni Moerwald

    Cooking with Toni Mörwald

    Savor Austrian culture with star chef Toni Mörwald and learn to create Austrian culinary specialties. Toni leads you through a fun and memorable course with charming anecdotes, tips and tricks. With the help of a recipe folder, DVD, and wine-pairing advice you can share the mouthwatering experience with friends at home.

    Learn to cook with Toni Moerwald...
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     © Jürgen Pistracher

    Enjoy a Vineyard Brunch

    Perched on the edge of the loess precipice called the Wagram, seemingly suspended in the blue sky is a cool green shimmering glass structure. From the inside, the new regional wine event center called Weritas hovers directly into the surrounding vineyards. Dark walnut, pale creamy leather, and plenty of sunlight comprise a warm and friendly greeting in the restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.

    Enjoy a brunch in the vinyards...
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    Tomatoes grown by Erich Stekovics © www.stekovics.at

    Erich Stekovics

    Erich Stekovics has scoured the world for tomato seeds in his quest to revive some nearly forgotten flavors. Today more than 3,200 varieties of tomato thrive in his fields near the Neusiedlersee.

    Learn more about Erich Stekovics...
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    Museum of modern art Salzburg © Simone Rosenberg

    Modern Art and More in Salzburg

    One museum – two spectacular locations. An experience for art as well as lovers of Austrian cuisine with spectacular views of the Baroque city of Salzburg.

    Learn more about the museum...
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    Blaufraenkisch © ÖWM-Egon-Mark

    Blaufränkisch: Burgenland’s grape

    If you love wine, you love the Burgenland and Blaufränkisch. Burgenland’s most unique grape is Blaufränkisch, a red wine that will excite your palate and reveal this region’s extraordinary tradition of wine.

    Learn more about Blaufränkisch...
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    Vienna Music Film Festival  © Vienna Music Film Festival

    Open Air Music & Culinary Highlights

    The gothic spires of Vienna’s City Hall are an enchanting backdrop for two summer months of culinary and music delicacies that delight visitors and locals alike. The world class musical performances are broadcast on a gigantic screen and are free to enjoy. Food vendors from some of Vienna’s best restaurants provide an unmatched culinary experience in the heart of the city.

    Learn more about the Vienna Music Film Festival...
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    King of Wines, Wine of Kings

    The historic center of Rust, just one hour south of Vienna in Burgenland, is lined with stately Baroque and Renaissance façades with beautiful portals and heraldic stucco decorations. The source of the city’s wealth is a golden, sweet wine that is so exquisite that it has been sought the world over by kings.

    Learn more about Rust...
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    Sölden’s Top Culinary Event

    Once a year at the beginning of May, Austria’s best chefs and the top vintners form the Burgenland meet in Sölden to provide an extraordinary culinary experience amid the majestic peaks of the Ötz Valley.

    Learn more about "Wein am Berg"...
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    Palais Coburg Vienna: wine cellar

    The Palais Coburg in the heart of Vienna has been restored to its original splendor and now houses a most luxurious all-suite hotel, a gourmet restaurant and a collection of rare wines that seeks international comparison. On your tour of the six unique and stunningly designed wine cellars, you will discover more than 60,000 bottles of valuable wine spanning four centuries.

    Visit the wine cellars of the Palais Coburg...
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    Via Culinaria, a Gourmet's Roadmap

    Seven culinary pathways and 200 culinary addresses in SalzburgerLand. The popular Via Culinaria puts the variety of regional products front and center, weaving a SalzburgerLand vacation with the true gourmet's dream. Pick a theme -- or pick multiple themes -- and give yourself the most mouthwatering way of getting to know a beautiful piece of Austria.

    Learn more about Via Culinaria...
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    La Veranda Restaurant at the Hotel Sans Souci Wien © Hotel Sans Souci Management GmbH

    Hotel Sans Souci Wien: the restaurant

    Reserve a table at La Véranda, the restaurant of the new luxury boutique hotel Sans Souci in close proximity of Vienna’s bustling MuseumsQuartier, and enjoy a creatively authentic dining experience.

    Learn more about the restaurant at Hotel Sans Souci Wien
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    Staud's Vienna

    Vienna’s trendy Yppenmarkt

    If you’re looking for a newly fashionable, eclectic Vienna neighborhood full of gourmet food producers, interesting restaurants and the stores of local artists, then head to Ottakring in the 16th district, where you’ll find the city’s largest street market, exciting new restaurants and the emergence of many local artists.

    Learn more about Ottakring...
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    Coffee House Vienna

    Vienna Coffeehouse Conversations

    Follow in the footsteps of the great Viennese “Coffeehouse Poets” and enjoy one on one conversations with locals over coffee specialties and Viennese pastries.

    Meet locals in Vienna...
 

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