Exterior of the hotel surrounded by landscaped gardens at Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach

Permagarden

The motto is very clear - climate-friendly, sustainable and permanently fresh from the garden. In the five-star adult resort in Stegersbach in southern Burgenland, guests can experience Austria's largest hotel-owned permaculture garden with all their senses.

 

One with nature

Permaculture

The term ‘permaculture’ captures the spirit of the times and describes sustainable agriculture that is orientated towards the cycles of nature. The aim is to create a diverse, natural and resilient ecosystem that is as self-regulating as possible. In keeping with the health-conscious and nature-loving DNA of the Balance Resort, the garden fits in perfectly with the hotel's holistic health promise.

Our Philosophy

The hotel’s permaculture garden is not only a source of fruit, vegetables, herbs, honey, and spices for CO2-friendly self-sufficiency but also an idyllic retreat for guests. It combines the zero-kilometer philosophy with regional health-focused cuisine, creating an eco-friendly vacation experience. Shady hedges provide peaceful spots to relax, while beehives and wildlife such as birds and hedgehogs make the garden a vibrant natural haven.

Hotel gardener Paul Aschberger

The heartbeat of the Permagarden

Paul Aschberger has been passionately tending the 5,000 m² permaculture garden at the Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach since the start of the project. With almost 10 years of experience in community-supported agriculture and his focus on sustainable nutrition, Paul provides a variety of 60 types of vegetables, fruit trees and herbs that end up fresh in the resort kitchen every day.

In guided tours and workshops, Paul provides valuable tips for hobby gardeners and invites guests to experience the development of the garden at first hand. The garden not only offers fresh ingredients for the culinary delights, but also a retreat that combines nature and enjoyment. Guests benefit from the close collaboration with the kitchen team, who regularly harvest the produce to serve seasonal delicacies. The Permagarten is more than just a growing area - it is a place of relaxation and inspiration for anyone who wants to connect with nature.

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