Hiataeinzug (Whip-Cracker Procession)
Visitors see men in traditional dress cracking long leather whips through town streets. It is loud and lively and the central spectacle of Martiniloben.
~13:00
Martiniloben (Podersdorf am See)
Podersdorfer Martiniloben
Podersdorf am See, Austria
Nov 7 - 16, 2025ConfirmedSource
Each November around St. Martin's Day, the lakeside town of Podersdorf celebrates its new wine with the Martiniloben. Winemakers open their cellars to pour the young Jungwein amid a farmers' market and local fare, in a celebration that marks the first tasting of the year's vintage in this Burgenland wine country.
Key moments
Where it happens
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Podersdorf am See, Austria
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Consider Tracht
None, though traditional Tracht is welcome
Read the local rhythm
Join in openly; watch respectfully during traditions, no special protocol needed beyond nor...
Respect local boundaries
Standard festival etiquette; respect for participants in costume
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Ticket required: €55 - €60
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Martiniloben (Podersdorf am See)
Podersdorfer Martiniloben
Podersdorf am See, Austria
Each November around St. Martin's Day, the lakeside town of Podersdorf celebrates its new wine with the Martiniloben. Winemakers open their cellars to pour the young Jungwein amid a farmers' market and local fare, in a celebration that marks the first tasting of the year's vintage in this Burgenland wine country.
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The story behind it
Martin’s Day (Martini) has long been associated with the first tasting of the year’s wine. In Podersdorf and the surrounding Neusiedl Lake region, this is celebrated as “Martiniloben,” combining pilgrimage and wine tradition. The Hiataeinzug recalls medieval vineyard guardians. The festival is part of a living Viniculture heritage in Burgenland and ties together agricultural tradition with local folklore.
Key moments to know
~13:00Expected
Hiataeinzug (Whip-Cracker Procession)
Visitors see men in traditional dress cracking long leather whips through town streets. It is loud and lively and the central spectacle of Martiniloben.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Consider Tracht
None, though traditional Tracht is welcome
Read the local rhythm
Join in openly; watch respectfully during traditions, no special protocol needed beyond normal etiquette.
Respect local boundaries
Standard festival etiquette; respect for participants in costume
Essentials at a glance
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Nov 7 - 16, 2025
Confirmed
City / Area
Podersdorf am See
Northern Burgenland (Neusiedlersee)
Cost
€55 - €60
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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