Discover Eberau: Wine Idyl, Culture and Water Experiences

Eberau combines protected historic buildings, religious culture and the wine landscape of Southern Burgenland with special excursion destinations centred around water. Those planning a trip can choose between historical discoveries, wine idyll, cycling tours and a water experience. This combination makes Eberau an interesting base for a variety of holiday days.

Moated Castle, Village Square and Historical Traces

Eberau’s village square forms the forecourt of the moated castle complex of Eberau Castle. The defensive complex surrounding the moated castle was once the largest in Austria. The pillory on the main square, dating from the 17th century, is another visible historical trace of the village. The Catholic Parish Church of St Joseph and the Holy Trinity in Eberau are protected monuments.

Religious sights add to the character of the village and open up further themes for trip planning. Maria Weinberg is regarded as the centre of Marian devotion in southern Burgenland. From there, visitors can enjoy a sweeping view over the vineyards and the gently rolling landscape of Southern Burgenland. In Gaas stands the pilgrimage church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, built in 1155. The cemetery chapel in Maria Weinberg is an old charnel house dating from the 14th century. The itinerant book printer Johannes Manlius stayed in Eberau from 1587 to 1590, adding another remarkable facet to the village’s history.

Wine Idyl and Cycling Routes

Vineyards and wine cellars shape the landscape around Eberau. Winten Mountain Chapel is situated in the wine idyll, Austria’s smallest wine-growing region, amid the regional diversity of grape varieties including Welschriesling, Uhudler and Blaufränkisch. Eberau lies along the Pinkatal Wine Road and is a good starting point for exploring the Southern Burgenland wine idyll.

There are also specific options for planning an active day. The “Enjoyment in Uhudler Country” route begins in Eberau; individual sections can be covered by bicycle. The Furmint Trail leads by bicycle through the municipalities of Eberau and Kulm. E-bikes are also available for hire at the Landgasthof Buch in Eberau. Those who want to combine the wine landscape with physical activity can take these options into account when choosing the location of their accommodation.

Water Experiences as a Varied Addition

The Southern Burgenland Water Experience World includes waterfalls and a bathing pond. It also features a 200-metre-long watercourse for canoeing. This adds a water-based experience to your trip planning if, alongside culture and the wine landscape, you are looking for a different focus. A holiday apartment in Eberau can serve as a starting point for your search if you would like to include the village, its historical buildings and the excursion destinations mentioned in your plans.

Other Places to Consider for Trip Planning

For further orientation, the portal also features Güssing, Eisenberg, Gerersdorf Bei Güssing, Hagensdorf Im Burgenland, Heiligenbrunn, Sumetendorf, Gaas and Wörterberg.

To the higher-level travel overview: Güssing.