This event, 'Apfeltage Wien 2015,' showcased rare and old apple varieties, including forgotten types like Lederäpfel and Renetten. Organized by the Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna and Arche Noah, it aimed to reintroduce apple diversity to the city, featuring approximately 200 different apple sorts.
The 'Apfeltage Wien 2015' exhibition, held from September 25th to 27th, 2015, celebrated the rich diversity of apple varieties, many of which are rarely found in today's markets. Organized by the Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna and Arche Noah, the event aimed to highlight the heritage of over 1,000 apple sorts that exist in Austria, bringing around 200 different varieties to the public's attention.
Visitors had the opportunity to see and learn about forgotten apple types such as Klarapfel, Lederäpfel, and Renetten, which hold historical significance for their culinary uses and quality. The exhibition included expert-led guided tours, a variety identification service by Arche Noah specialists, sales of apple trees and old apple varieties, and insights into botanical illustration of fruits by Sylvia Steinhauer. Interactive elements like observing the 'Schnitter' with their scythes and trying out meadow mowing were also part of the program, offering a multi-faceted experience of apple heritage and cultivation.
