Take a break in Burgenland

Last week I was in Burgenland, the most eastern providence of Austria. We had our annual marketing workshop at the St. Martins Therme & Lodge. For people like me, who love mountains and adventure sports, the Burgenland might not be on top of the “must see list”. That has changed now! I was really surprised about the beauty of this part of Austria. Of course, I know that Lake Neusiedl is a perfect place for kite surfing, but apart from that …

We stayed at the St. Martins Therme & Lodge. The hotel or better the 4* resort / lodge is located in the middle of pristine nature, on the edge of the National park. Luckily we had some time to enjoy the fitness and spa area to distress and relax after our workshop.

Our workshop also always includes an excursion to the nearer surroundings.  This time we went to Illmitz on Lake Neusiedl for the bird watching! At the beginning I was a bit sceptic, but as soon as the National Park Ranger started to give us – very enthusiastically – more detail about the region and the animal life I could not stop listening to his stories. I did not know that all the birds take Lake Neusiedl as a “halfway station” on their way south / north. Well, it is a great place to take a break. But what I really enjoyed was the great light and the perfect sunset! For me as a hobby photographer, it was heaven. I could not stop taking pictures.

But the best of all was the food and the wine.  Always when I am back in Austria I just cannot stop eating. I am always wondering why I do not but on weight. Maybe because I combine my stay with some exercise – cycling, walking etc. – or because the food is quite healthy; whatever, I do not really care. The food is just too good. Hmm, the trout and the veal and the apple strudel … not to forget the wine …

At the end of my stay I have to acknowledge that I finally understand the meaning of “Gut Ding braucht Weile” – why good things need their time and taking a break and just enjoying the nature can be very exciting.




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