Our region

The LEADER Region Weinviertel East is a cooperative association of 58 municipalities in the districts of Mistelbach, northern Gänserndorf, and Ernstbrunn in the Korneuburg district. Here, people from civil society, the private sector, and municipalities work together to develop innovative solutions for current challenges. We see ourselves as a platform and networking hub, providing advice on funding opportunities and, together with regional stakeholders, generating creative momentum for the sustainable development of the Weinviertel region. In this way, we contribute to making our region even more valuable and livable.

The region covers 1,938.84 km², representing approximately 10% of the area of Lower Austria. With 115,882 inhabitants (2020), the LEADER Region Weinviertel East is one of the largest regions in Lower Austria. The Local Action Group (LAG) Weinviertel East was founded in 2007 with 57 municipalities; from 2014 to 2020, it comprised 58 municipalities. Geographically, the region borders Slovakia to the east along the March River, the Czech Republic to the north partly along the Thaya River, the LEADER region Weinviertel-Manhartsberg to the west, the LEADER region Weinviertel-Donauraum to the southwest, and the Marchfeld to the southeast. Population movements in the region are diverse: Many people, especially from the southern sub-regions, are moving towards the Vienna metropolitan area or Vienna itself, often young people for education and employment. At the same time, the Weinviertel region, with its agricultural character and regional strength, offers great potential. This is precisely where LEADER comes in: We want to harness this potential and further develop our home region as a livable and valuable place.