Graduated heads in the Wachau: Festures and enjoyment from July 12th!

Graduated heads in the Wachau: Festures and enjoyment from July 12th!

Krems, Österreich - The Wachau is preparing for the harbing of the culinary midsummer: The apricot clock starts earlier than usual this year. As early as July 12, 2025, the first regional products will reach the public after the mild weather and sufficient precipitation have created optimal conditions. The harvest amount is assessed as normal to large, which only reinforces the anticipation of the apricot -producing companies in the region between Krems and Spitz. This emotion is also reflected in the upcoming apricot festivals, which will attract numerous visitors. So reports Oe24 from the planned celebrations "Allen Gracific Krems and the Spitz apricot church day from July 18 to 20.

The apricot -loving guests can look forward to an extensive program. While "Allen Marille" in the old town of Krems offers culinary highlights such as apricot cake intake and live music, the Spitzer apricot life attracts with special attractions such as dumplings that are even available from the machine. The Spitzer Kirchenplatz becomes a festival area that has been able to receive visitors since 1951 and impresses with a colorful program by July 27th.

tradition and protection of the Wachau apricot

The Wachau apricot has not only conquered a place in the heart of the locals, but also an EU-wide protected status. The gastronomic legacy of this region has been occupied since 1509. Around 227 farmers currently maintain around 100,000 apricot trees in the Wachau and in adjacent communities. This not only underlines economic importance, but also the cultural identity of the Wachau. The products impress with their intensive aroma, full taste and the characteristic sweetness. Interested information can be called up on the website and the fruits of the fruits, which serves as a valuable aid to get the best fruit bodies.

The Wachau apricot, especially the Klosterneuburger apricot, is not only recognized as a protected designation of origin (g. U.), but is also used in a variety of ways in the region, for example in jam, juices, liqueurs and various desserts. There are numerous stalls along the B3 and B33, where consumers can buy the fresh fruits directly from the producers.

an experience for all senses

The ball season in the Wachau is not only a tribute to the apricot, but also an invitation to all taste lovers. The combination of an eventful "Donau Lounge" event at Spitz and the activities in Krems guarantees an unforgettable summer. These events offer a platform to celebrate the Wachau apricot and discover their diverse uses. Visitors can look forward to a comprehensive culinary offer - from apricot sweet specialties to refreshing drinks. The association "Wachau Marille G. U." It is committed to preserving the tradition and quality of this excellent fruit. href = "https://www.bmluk.gv.at/themen/lebensmittel/Hehrung-von-zussmittel/Hehrungs-specialitaetenschutz/die-wachauer-marille.html" Class = "source_3">