Weingraben
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Weingraben is a town in the district of Oberpullendorf
Oberpullendorf (district)
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 in Burgenland
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 in Austria
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Translated word by word "Weingraben" would mean "ditch of wine". In Croation it's "bajngrob".
The population of Weingraben amounts to 385.
In former times there has been a shop in Weingraben (called "Helga") in which was also a café, but it's closed since November 11, 2006.
There's a tavern (the "Steinwendter"), a gas station, a primary school, a kindergarten, a play ground, a beach volleyball ground, a small skating rink. There are two shops in Weingraben in which goose quills (for beds) are sold.

Weingraben is famous for its marvellous hiking trails. From the centre it's not far to the chapel and the water reservoir. There are many hiking trails to the Mountains of Landsee. You can also walk to the relaxing "Geißmühle" (= goat grinder). There's the small brook "Rabnitz" and a farm. Enjoy the nature amidst impressing scenery.
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