Celebrate 20 years of Waldviertel: pleasure festival in the Vienna town hall!

Celebrate 20 years of Waldviertel: pleasure festival in the Vienna town hall!

Wiener Rathausplatz, 1010 Wien, Österreich - from May 21 to 23, 2025, the Vienna Rathausplatz turned into a pleasure oasis, as the festival of regional delights, Waldviertel , on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. The governor of Lower Austria, Johanna Mikl-Leitner, opened the event with an inspiring greeting and underlined the importance of the festival for the presentation of the health region of Lower Austria. Numerous visitors flocked to the event that offered a positive atmosphere and diverse attractions.

The professional Zwettler beer tapping, which not only celebrated tradition, but also the culinary diversity of the Waldviertel, was one of the highlights. Guests of honor such as Federal Minister Klaudia Tanner and Tourism State Secretary Elisabeth Zehetner were also on site and praised the impressive organization of the event.

culinary and craft in the focus

The program included a wide range of culinary delights presented by regional exhibitors and manufacturers. Visitors were able to enjoy specialties such as roast pork, organic carp dishes and poppy seed specialties. The selection of drinks ranged from local beer from Zwettl, Weitra and Schrems to exquisite wines from the Kamptal. A special highlight was the live kitchen, in which dishes such as dumplings and poppy noodles were prepared, which also attracted visitors.

The artisanal art was also not neglected. Numerous craftsmen presented their skills and offered mini workshops, including wood carving, basket braids and even dirndls. This offered visitors the opportunity to deeper into the culture of the region and become active themselves.

entertainment and information offers

Musically, the event was accompanied by brass bands, shoe platters and various folk music groups. A special highlight was the dirndl fashion show by Elfi Maisetschläger, which combined the traditional costume with modern elements and inspired the spectators. In addition to the culinary and musical diversity, workshops for ecologically responsible holiday design were part of the program that further increased interest in natural experiences in the Waldviertel.

The second day of the event was less pleasant in terms of weather, while the final day was accompanied by bright sunshine again and the festival visitors attracted them in droves. A competition offered additional incentive to participate, and eleven partners were honored for their many years of support for the Waldviertel-Pur events.

Over the years, Waldviertel -Pur developed from a modest beginning in 2004 at the "Am Hof" into one of the most important culinary events in the region. The event is proof of the commitment to promote local gastronomy and culture, and addresses travelers who value high -quality, natural products. For more information about future events and culinary festivals in Lower Austria, the page Waldviertel.at