Welcome to Southern Burgenland
Our boutique restaurant das Kranich invites you to linger in the historic atmosphere of Schlaining Castle and indulge in our regionally and seasonally inspired delicacies.
Our menu ranges from hearty, warm dishes and light, fresh salads to small snacks for in-between meals and coffee and cake. Vegetarians and vegans also get their money's worth, and there is a special children's menu for our young guests. You can choose between small and large dishes, depending on your appetite.
to the menu to the menu for children
Please understand that our boutique restaurant das Kranich and the adjoining conservatory are occasionally closed for events and celebrations. We will inform you about such bookings and temporary closures in good time on our website and via our social media channels.
Martini at "das Kranich"
It's goose season again ! In addition to our regular offer, we serve a fine selection of freshly prepared goose dishes. Look forward to seasonal specialties with the best ingredients.
7.12.2025 Christmas magic at Schlaining Castle
As part of the Medieval Christmas Market in Stadtschlaining, you can also enjoy warm delicacies in the inner courtyard of the castle free of charge.
We look forward to your visit
Special opening hours Christmas & New Year's Eve 2025/2026
We would like to inform you about the following special opening hours during the holidays:
24.12 | 25.12. | 26.12 closed
31.12. 9.00 - 13.00 h
01.01.2026 12.00 - 20.00 h
Opening hours
Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Kitchen open until 5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Kitchen open until 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Kitchen open until 5:30 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Reservations
For inquiries and reservations please contact us by phone or e-mail.
Directions to das Kranich Restaurant das Kranich
In Stadtschlaining, you will find das Kranich in the idyllic inner courtyard of Schlaining Castle. Free parking is available nearby for our guests.
Coming from Vienna:
Take the A2 Südautobahn in the direction of Graz and leave it at the Pinkafeld exit. Then follow the signs in the direction of Stadtschlaining.
Coming from Graz:
Take the A2 Südautobahn in the direction of Vienna and take the Oberwart exit. From there, follow the signs to Stadtschlaining.
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There is much more behind the crane
A touching thought that is as global as it is emotional. After all, das Kranich is not located in just any old place, but in a very special castle - Schlaining Castle - first mentioned in a document in 1271 and also known as Friedensburg since the 1980s. And peace as an elementary, global value is held in particularly high regard here. Not only in conferences, seminars and meetings, but also in clear and moving symbols such as "Sadako's cranes".
Sadako's cranes
Sadako was a little girl who lived in Hiroshima in August 1945. She witnessed the American atomic bombing that took many lives and destroyed an entire city. When Sadako fell seriously ill a few years later, she remembered an old Japanese belief: if you fold 1,000 paper cranes, your heart's desire will be granted.
With its name, Restaurant das Kranich carries on the idea of peace and the memory of a great little heroine. It is also something more than just a restaurant where you can enjoy regional delicacies with your loved ones or with partners and colleagues.
Cranes - birds of happiness!
The beauty of cranes has fascinated us humans for centuries. In Greek mythology, the crane was associated with Apollo, Demeter and Hermes. It is a symbol of vigilance and wisdom and is considered a "bird of happiness" - a messenger of spring, so to speak, which stands for warmth, light and food after a long winter. In poetry, the crane stands for the sublime in nature.
In future, we will also express our solidarity with these very special animals by supporting conservation projects for cranes.
