In Lutzmannsburg we are almost on the border with Hungary. Only a few kilometers separate the small town in the Burgenland from the neighboring country. When we visit restaurants and inns in the area, we always meet Hungarians who work in gastronomy. The "local border traffic" within Europe works. The Lutzmannsburger Therme and the Lutzmannsburg Kinderhotel Apfelhof are geared towards families with children.
Lutzmannsburg is on the border with Hungary
Apparently many of them have been working here for years, but one of the waitresses wakes up a guest with the words: "Peter, wake up! Not falling asleep again.” She knows her guests. The winemaker takes it to heart and slowly shuffles out of the restaurant. Petar won't let it go. He tries a Pusztawurst, which is marked as “spicy” on the menu to be on the safe side. But even he, who likes to eat spicy things, gives up after half the sausage. I already give up on horseradish (horseradish) and hot mustard. The spiciness from the kitchens of Hungary should be enjoyed with caution.
A village in Burgenland
Lutzmannsburg is a typical Burgenland village with its village square, church and village green. On this is an old wine press as well as a monument under weeping willows. On both sides of the road we see signs pointing to wineries and theirs Bushmen. There the winegrowers sell their wines from their homes. We find the houses, which are so typical for this region, particularly pretty. In yellow, light blue or white, they frame the center of the village. Most of them have been repainted and decorated with stucco work. On older ones, vine tendrils cling to the outer walls of the houses. They give them a look that is imagined in every cliché about Burgenland.
As a guest at the Pension Apfelhof in Lutzmannsburg
When we arrive at Pension Apfelhof, Peter welcomes us. He is a waiter in the wine tavern and comes from Hungary. In addition to wine, he also offers us grape juice and juices from the region's fruit varieties in the Heurigen. In addition to dinner, you can eat here mainly the dishes that are served in wine taverns. These include Brettljausen, cold cuts with sour meat, smoked meat and hot horseradish and mustard. After all, Hungary is not far.
The Lutzmannsburg thermal baths
The main attraction of the place is the Lutzmannsburger Therme. This is a facility that is primarily aimed at families with children. "There used to be an area that was reserved for adults over 18 years of age, so that there was also an option for those looking for peace and quiet," we learn at the Apfelhof. “However, this has now been closed. The thermal bath specializes in families with children.”
Kinderhotel Lutzmannsburg – the Pension Apfelhof
The Pension Apfelhof does the same. Our room is furnished for four people. There is a parents' corner and a room with a bunk bed for two children. At breakfast we see that almost all guests are families with children. No wonder with the possibilities that the pension offers its guests. On the terrace you will find a playground with all the tricks, a tipi tent and you can even go horseback riding in the stables. A paradise for children!
At the Lutzmannsburg Kinderhotel Apfelhof, children play the leading role
The Rohrer family, who run the guesthouse, have adapted to the young guests. She takes care of stressed parents and romping children. The rooms are modern and comfortably furnished. There is an apple tree painted on the wall behind our bed. This repeats the motto of the pension, which has named its rooms after the fruit of the area. We live in "Apple 2". Even at breakfast, the fruit motif reappears with apples painted on the wall. This and the little things with which the pension is decorated give it an ambience in which families can feel very comfortable.
What you need for hiking
- Hiking opportunities around Lutzmannsburg can be found here.
- What do you need for a hike around the Lutzmannsburger Therme? In our packing list for hikers you can check what you need for your tour.
- Good hiking boots are a must for every hike in alpine terrain. Only then can you enjoy your hike.
- For a snack you need one on the go lunch box and one backpack, In it you can accommodate everything you need for your day trip.
- Practical accessories for hiking you can also find here.
Pension Apfelhof, family Rohrer
Wiesenweg 2
A-7361 Lutzmannsburg, Austria
Tel. +43 2615 87429
Fax. + 43 2615 87429 22
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Here's it Tips for Burgenland
Do you like to travel by motorhome?
- Do you want to rent a motorhome? Then you will find information here as well as booking options. Or would you prefer to stay overnight in a roof tent on the car? Also the overnight stay in camping tents is possible.
- Check our packing list for campers to see whether you have packed everything for your motorhome tour.
- Practical camper accessories you can also find here.
- Austria has a comprehensive network of campsites, there are parking spaces in all parts of the country, you can stay overnight for a maximum of one night outside of campsites and parking spaces. But be careful: there are regional bans (Tyrol, Vienna). Camping Guide for Austria * you can buy it here.
- Here you can find tips for Cooking in the mobile home.
- Why is a folding e-bike useful when camping?
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Do you already know:
- Burgenland regions on the border
- Three days in Bad Bük, one of the thermal baths in Hungary
- South Styrian Wine Route - Buschenschank
- Activities in New York for children
Source: On-site research at the invitation of Tourismus Burgenland. Our opinion remains our own.
Text: © Copyright Monika Fuchs, TravelWorldOnline
Photos: © Copyright Monika and Petar Fuchs, TravelWorldOnline
