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Vegan month September

Discover with us how enjoyable and inspiring a mindful lifestyle can be.

Plant-based culinary
at Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach

A month of vibrant variety, surprising flavours, and inspiring experiences – for everyone with a taste for discovery.

This September, we’re shining a spotlight on plant-based cooking in all its forms: aromatic, creative, and full of fresh ideas. Expect seasonal menus, tastings, cooking workshops, yoga sessions, and relaxed garden walks. An open invitation to explore mindful indulgence – from the very first bite to the final day.

Plant-based indulgence

Fresh, creative, full of flavour

On September weekends, everything revolves around the diversity of plant-based cuisine. Look forward to creative menus featuring superfoods, seasonal ingredients from our very own permaculture garden and perfectly balanced flavours. Renowned guest chefs bring their own unique plant-based signature – and those with a sweet tooth will discover vegan delights from our patisserie. An invitation to explore new tastes and embrace the vegan lifestyle.

VEGAN GUEST CHEFS

A passion for plant-based indulgence.

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LAURA & SARAH

Vegan Wirtin & Schlicht Vegan
Two chefs, one conviction: regional, plant-based cuisine done with heart.

Female chef wearing glasses and an apron plating food with tongs in a kitchen at Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach

HANNAH BARESCH

Virtskuchl
Austrian cuisine reimagined – plant-based, from Schnitzel to Rostbraten.

Smiling male chef wearing a black uniform beside fresh vegetables in a kitchen at Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach

DANIEL REITER

Ziguri Academy
Vienna's first vegan cookery school – where plant knowledge meets creativity.

Two women standing with coffee cups beside a glass door of a vegan patisserie at Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach

ISABELLA & ARIK

Chez Fritz
Vienna's first vegan patisserie – sweet craftsmanship, consistently plant-based.

Sara-Lisa Gossy

with Südobst Stegersbach

Beans, lentils, chickpeas: Sara-Lisa Gossy reveals just how much flavour Austria's own legumes have to offer.

Programme-Highlights

September brings not only days of indulgence, but also inspiring encounters. Look forward to exciting guests and passionate partners who share their knowledge, perspectives, and creativity. From workshops and tastings to talks and interactive sessions – each one adds flavour, inspiration, and fresh ideas to your plant-based experience.

Vegan Wirtin & Schlicht Vegan

04.–06.09.2026

Per tutto il mese, l'offerta gastronomica quotidiana si arricchisce di creative proposte plant-based – leggere, stagionali e ricche di gusto. Ecco come potrebbe presentarsi la Sua giornata culinaria:

Un'ampia selezione di piatti vegani al buffet della colazione
Light Lunch con zuppa e due piatti principali plant-based (disponibili anche con pesce o carne)
Cena con una varietà di antipasti, piatti principali e dessert vegani tra cui scegliere

VIRTSKUCHL by Hannah Baresch

11.–13.09.2026

Nutrition educator and founder of Virtskuchl, Hannah Baresch reimagines traditional Austrian dishes with a modern twist. Her cooking is inspired by childhood memories, shaped by simplicity, and driven by a love of honest, flavourful ingredients. The result: regional, refined, and full of depth.

In the programme:

Friday: A special course from our evening menu, live from the show kitchen
Saturday: Cooking workshop celebrating Austrian cuisine, recipe included
Sunday: Light lunch featuring Austrian classics by Hannah Baresch

ZIGURI Cookery School by Daniel Reiter

18.–20.09.2026

Daniel Reiter, founder of Vienna's first purely vegan cooking school, combines expertise, mindfulness and true craftsmanship. His dishes reveal the depth and quality that exceptional plant-based cuisine has to offer – from root to last bite.

In the programme:

Friday: Evening menu with creations by Daniel Reiter and an after-dinner talk
Saturday: Cooking workshop celebrating international cuisine, recipe included
Sunday: Live show cooking with vegan BBQ on the OFYR, part of our light lunch

OMNI-BIOTIC & OMNI-POWER

18.–20.09.2026

From September 18 to 20, Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach becomes a stage for gut health and wellbeing, as Omni-Biotic and Omni-Power join us with special features and Magic Moments throughout the resort. As the highlight of the weekend, microbiome and longevity expert — and former professional triathlete — Dr. Simone Kumhofer will hold an exclusive talk on ""Vegan Nutrition for Active Bodies"" on September 19 at 11 a.m.
Please note the talk will be held in German.

Program:
Omni-Power Specials and Magic Moments
Talk ""Vegan Nutrition for Active Bodies"" with Dr. Simone Kumhofer on 19.09.2026 at 11 a.m.

Chez Fritz by Isabella & Arik

25.–27.09.2026

What began as a passion in their own kitchen became Vienna's patisserie sensation: Isabella, a trained master pastry chef, and Arik put everything on the line – and won. At Chez Fritz, artisanal precision meets plant-based conviction. Every croissant, every tart, every macaron: handmade, animal-free and thoughtfully crafted down to the last detail. Their proof: indulgence and sustainability are no contradiction.

In the programme:

Friday: Dessert from the show kitchen, served by Chez Fritz
Saturday: Baking class "Modern Patisserie" – mindful indulgence with less sugar, recipe included
Sunday: Sweet farewell at the Light Lunch – served in person by Chez Fritz

Mein Fellkind

01.–31.09.2026

Our four-legged guests are in for a treat too: upon arrival, a special surprise from Mein Fellkind will be waiting in the room. And for those who fancy it, join a workshop and bake a homemade dog cake together with your furry companion – a pawsitively wonderful experience for humans and dogs alike.

In the programme:

Welcome dogs receive a surprise from Mein Fellkind in their room upon arrival
Dog-biscuit baking workshop with Mein Fellkind on September 12 & 26, 2026

Plant-based protein, full of flavour

Together with Südobst Stegersbach and nutrition educator Sara-Lisa Gossy, our cooking workshops put the spotlight on legumes – one of the best plant-based sources of protein. Südobst has been refining regional vegetables from South Burgenland in the jar for over 70 years, while Sara-Lisa Gossy shares her expertise on plant-based protein – hands-on and full of flavour.

On the programme:
Cooking workshop "Protein-rich legume spreads", Friday, 11.09.2026
Cooking workshop "Sweet legume creations", Friday, 25.09.2026

Merkur Health – Focus Weeks

This September, your health, wellbeing, and self-care take centre stage too – in collaboration with Biogena, Panaceo, Dr. Eberhardt, and Vinoble Cosmetics. Expect workshops, skin analyses, aromatherapy sessions, and much more throughout the month.

In the programme:

Details and timings for all activities and focus sessions will be shared on site

Culinary offerings in September

Throughout the month, we’re expanding our daily offering with creative plant-based options – light, seasonal, and full of flavour. Here’s what your culinary day could look like:

A wide selection of vegan dishes at the breakfast buffet
Light lunch with soup and two plant-based mains (optionally available with fish or meat)
Dinner featuring a variety of vegan starters, main courses, and desserts to choose from

Booking & Information

Our team at Falkensteiner Balance Resort Stegersbach is looking forward to receiving your request.

Tel.: +43 33265 5155 | reservations.balanceresort@falkensteiner.com

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