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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.

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 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.

04.–06.09.2026

Two chefs, two stories, one conviction: plant-based cuisine can be heartfelt, down-to-earth and above all delicious. Laura brings the soul of the Austrian inn to the vegan plate, while Sarah draws on 16 years of culinary experience to show how uncomplicated and everyday-friendly vegan cooking can be. Their shared message: Regional. Seasonal. Simply good.

In the programme:

Friday: A special course from our evening menu, live from the show kitchen
Saturday: Dumpling-making workshop, recipe included
Sunday: Light lunch featuring creations by Laura & Sarah

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

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

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

Südobst Stegersbach

In the fermentation workshop with Sara-Lisa Gossy, everything revolves around wild fermentation, living cultures and the rich flavour depth of regional stone fruit from Stegersbach. She shares her knowledge of bubbling, ripening and savouring – hands-on, practical and full of aroma.

In the programme:

Various fermentation workshops featuring regional stone fruit from Stegersbach

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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