Early start for the Wachau apricot: celebrate with us!

Early start for the Wachau apricot: celebrate with us!

The Wachau stands in the starting blocks for one of the most beautiful fruits in summer: the Wachau apricot. Thanks to the continued heat and an ideal flower weather, the fruits were able to thrive early and abundantly this year. The start of harvesting is scheduled for around July 12, and the first mature apricots are expected in Krems. This positive development was also confirmed by Franz Schöberl, the chairman of the Wachau Marille Association, who emphasizes the excellent weather conditions.

What can visit visitors: inside in the region? The harvest is accompanied by numerous events that focus on the culinary highlights and the cultural festivals of the Wachau. The old town of Krems in particular turns into a festive apricot mile under the motto "All apricot!". At the start, Austria's longest apricot cake will be cut on July 3, followed by a colorful program of live music, culinary delights and promotions for children.

top summer and solemn festivals

The Spitzer apricot summer, who started last Friday and lasted until July 27th, brings great events. During the celebrations, the offer will range from fresh apricot dumplings from a special machine to traditional brass music. The Spitz apricot church day from July 18 to 20 will also be a highlight that attracts not only locals, but also numerous tourists.

Regional tourism benefits strongly from the forest and fruit growing season. In the first half of 2024, Lower Austria recorded a overnight increase of around 27,100 people, which corresponds to an increase of 1.1 percent compared to the previous year. While the overnight stays from Austria went back slightly, international guests, especially from Germany, attracted significantly, which also underlines the attractiveness of the region.

The rich harvest and high quality

The harvest is expected to take three to four weeks and promises a good average harvest. With the optimal conditions this year, the Wachau apricots are more than ever a symbol for the cultural and economic importance of the region. The association of apricot farmers relies on quality and sustainable cultivation process to ensure that the region can continue to benefit from this delicious fruit.

Every day during harvesting time, visitors have the opportunity to buy fresh fruits from the local apricot farmers. A webcam shows the development of apricots from flowering to ripe fruit, which provides an exciting insight into the extension. In addition, interested parties can find more information about the apricot shopping and the harvest under the heading "Purchasing of the Wachau apricots G.U." Find the Marille website on the website.

Yes, the Wachau blooms and invites everyone to enjoy the freshly harvested apricots in this unique atmosphere. So nothing like the fascinating backdrop of the Wachau and celebrate the delicious fruits and their culture with the locals!

For more information about the upcoming season and the events in the Wachau, visit today.at, ORF NÖ and Wachauer) Marille.