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Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!
- Duration8 hours
- GroupShared · max 12
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Lower Austria is the cradle of Austrian viticulture, so we want to take you to the beautiful forests & vineyards of the Thermal Region, just south of Vienna. Home to traditionally quaint wine villages and some unique local varietals, we showcase the finest in farm-to-table Austrian wine tours. In summer, we'll hike through these foothills to the alps along forested trails, as well as through lush green vineyards on their southern facing slopes. We'll stop en route to appreciate some beautifully expansive views over the forest canopy & the Vienna basin over to Hungary & Slovakia, before reaching one of Austria's oldest wine villages for lunch and a winery visit. In the winter time, instead of the hike, we visit two wineries to focus our attention more on the history of Thermal Region wine making, and on meeting a local vintner to learn about modern day wine production - all with glasses of the best the region has to offer in our hands, of course!
What to expect
Wien Mitte the Mall
Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 1B, Vienna, 1030, Austria
The tour meeting point is Vienna's 'Wien Mitte' railway station (09:00 between Apr-Oct & 09:30 from Nov-Mar). Once we've met and introduced ourselves, we'll board a train southwards (approx 30 minutes) to the heart of the Vienna Woods.
Vienna Woods
Vienna, Austria
Summer We begin our hike in the lovely spa town of Baden, once a favourite country retreat of Beethoven. We meander through the classic village centre and its gorgeous parks before hiking along forest trails towards a magnificent elevated viewpoint which overlooks the Vienna basin & the Wienerwald in all directions. This spot alone is a photographer's dream! We then enter the vineyards, wandering through row upon row of lush green vines. As reward for our efforts, we'll take a break sat among the vines for an open-air wine tasting. Winter Our train brings us directly to the vineyards of the Thermal Region and to one of Austria’s oldest wine making institutions, steeped in middle-age tradition and history. We'll discover how the monastic orders became wine pioneers of their time, develop an understanding of what has shaped the Austrian wine landscape over time, and consider in what direction it may be moving forward...we'll discuss this during our first wine tasting of course!
Gumpoldskirchen
Gumpoldskirchen, Austria
Summer & Winter We then continue to the picturesque wine village of Gumpoldskirchen to have lunch at one of its traditional Austrian wine taverns. The main highlight of the day is an afternoon wine tasting, which takes place at one of the village's finest producers and is led by a local winemaker. This tasting allows for plenty of opportunities to ask questions regarding how wine is produced to give an intimate insight into the challenges facing vintners today. The tour ends with a short train ride back to the city center. You'll arrive to your hotel in plenty of time to freshen up before dinner, the opera, the theater, or the concert! Whichever it is, you'll sleep well that night!
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Meet outside Vienna's 'Wien Mitte' train station/shopping mall, next to the digital clock and temperature gauge. Walk here easily from anywhere in the center or come by taxi, tram or u-bahn (‘Landstraße’ u-bahn station on the U3 orange & U4 green lines). Look for the 'Landstraße Hauptstraße' exits.
End / drop-off
Meet outside Vienna's 'Wien Mitte' train station/shopping mall, next to the digital clock and temperature gauge. Walk here easily from anywhere in the center or come by taxi, tram or u-bahn (‘Landstraße’ u-bahn station on the U3 orange & U4 green lines). Look for the 'Landstraße Hauptstraße' exits.
What's included
Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- 9km guided forest & vineyard hike (summer)
- Live tour commentary provided in English by native speaker
- Extensive wine tasting, Q&A and Winery visit
Not included
- Lunch
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 12 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Adult (17–100)
Additional information
- The summer hike is accessible for most people, with regular breaks built into the itinerary. However, please note that this tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
- Minimum age is 16 years old on the day of tour
- Use comfortable footwear in summer time - either trainers or sturdier hiking shoes
- To wear: Summer - shorts/light trousers, t-shirt, hat, extra layers/light rain jacket recommended for chillier conditions; Winter - check the weather forecast on the day of your tour and dress accordingly
- To bring: Summer - rucksack with drinking water, hat & sun cream, cash, fully charged camera; Winter - camera, cash & possibly an umbrella
- Go to the Venture Vienna website to learn more
- This tour requires a minimum number of participants to go ahead
- You don't need to be a wine expert to enjoy this tour - it is extremely relaxed and is for everyone!
- The majority of the winter itinerary is indoors, there is a gentle 20 minute walk through flat vineyards as we move between villages, so do dress warmly for that.
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Vienna
- Product code
- 122247P2
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (6) and Tripadvisor (27).
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