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2025: These districts are Austria's barbecue hotspots!
The Eisenstadt area will prove to be a barbecue hotspot in Austria in 2025, with trends towards high-quality ingredients and creative preparations.
2025: These districts are Austria's barbecue hotspots!
Grilling is very popular in Austria and is an integral part of summer. The latest evaluation by willhaben has determined the most popular barbecue districts in the country for 2025, and the results show where barbecue enthusiasts are at home. According to the analysis by 5min Eisenstadt tops the list of barbecue hotspots, followed by Wiener Neustadt and the Graz area.
Austria's top 10 barbecue districts for 2025 are:
- Eisenstadt
- Wiener Neustadt
- Graz-Umgebung
- Leibnitz
- Deutschlandsberg
- Wels
- Graz
- Wien-Donaustadt (22. Bezirk)
- Linz-Land
- Perg
Each region has its own barbecue flavor. In Burgenland, Eisenstadt not only leads in the popularity of barbecue equipment, but also in the density of residents, which only increases the willingness to buy. In the other federal states, cities such as Klagenfurt-Land and Wels are also at the top when it comes to barbecue trends for 2025.
Grilling: A popular sport with tradition
Grilling in Austria is more than just a leisure activity; it is a cultural institution. According to the Grill study 2025 According to Kotányi, an impressive 90% of Austrians plan to use their grill this season too. What is particularly pleasing is that 50% of those surveyed appreciate the typical smoke aroma.
Popular grilled dishes include spicy sausages, juicy poultry and a colorful selection of vegetables. In the study analysis, 76% of barbecue fans stated that they regularly grill sausages, followed by 74% for poultry and 68% for vegetables. The variety of grilled dishes is constantly increasing; new trends like tacos and jackfruit steaks are gaining popularity.
Sustainability and quality in focus
Austrians are increasingly attaching importance to quality and sustainability when purchasing barbecue ingredients. 61% pay attention to the taste when shopping, while 56% prefer quality and 33% naturalness, i.e. products without flavor enhancers or additives, like this Kotányi grill study shows. Innovative methods of preparation such as homemade marinades and spiced butter are also popular barbecue hacks that have gained popularity via social media.
The younger generation, particularly Generation Z, has a growing interest in new grilling methods and sustainable practices, with 41% of them interested in street food trends and 17% preferring meat alternatives. This shows that grilling can not only be a pleasure, but also a sustainable lifestyle.
With creative ideas and ingredients as well as a constantly growing awareness of the environment, grilling will remain a hot topic in Austria in 2025. No matter whether it's a simple sausage or an elaborate grill menu, the Austrians know how to get it right.