Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!
Overview
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!
Inclusions
- Alcoholic Beverages - Extensive wine tasting, Q&A and winery visit
- Live tour commentary provided in English by native speaker
- 9km guided forest & vineyard hike (summer)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Wien Mitte the Mall, Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 1B, Vienna 1030 Austria
The tour meeting point is Vienna's 'Wien Mitte' railway station (09:10 between Apr-Oct & 09:40 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.
Stop At: 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...with a welcome glass of sekt in your hand, of course!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Gumpoldskirchen, Gumpoldskirchen, Lower Austria
Summer & Winter
We then continue to the picturesque wine village of Gumpoldskirchen to have lunch at one of its traditional Austrian wine taverns. Our second wine tasting 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 centre. You'll arrive to your hotel in plenty of time to freshen up before dinner, the opera, the theatre, or the concert! Whichever it is, you'll sleep well that night!
Duration: 5 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Wien Mitte the Mall, Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 1B, Vienna 1030 Austria
The tour meeting point is Vienna's 'Wien Mitte' railway station (09:10 between Apr-Oct & 09:40 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.
Stop At: 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...with a welcome glass of sekt in your hand, of course!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Gumpoldskirchen, Gumpoldskirchen, Lower Austria
Summer & Winter
We then continue to the picturesque wine village of Gumpoldskirchen to have lunch at one of its traditional Austrian wine taverns. Our second wine tasting 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 centre. You'll arrive to your hotel in plenty of time to freshen up before dinner, the opera, the theatre, or the concert! Whichever it is, you'll sleep well that night!
Duration: 5 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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. While 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
- 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 read our FAQ and to learn more
- This tour requires a minimum number of four 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!
- Please bring a mask as Vienna still has a mask requirement on all its public transport
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
KTravels94598
March 2019
I went to Vienna with my BF during one of his work trips and decided to go on this wine tour by myself during one of his busy days while we were there and I am SO glad I did! It turned out to be the best day I spent in and around Vienna. The weather was absolutely perfect (this was late October)...
I went to Vienna with my BF during one of his work trips and decided to go on this wine tour by myself during one of his busy days while we were there and I am SO glad I did! It turned out to be the best day I spent in and around Vienna. The weather was absolutely perfect (this was late October), the vans were clean and nice, the tour was just the right amount of people, and James was an AWESOME tour guide. The small group tour was a perfect distance just outside Vienna to the Wachau Valley which I cannot wait to go back and see more of, it is simply gorgeous. During the wine tour we visited 3 wineries, had a wonderful lunch at one and even had some free time to venture around and do some hiking and wandering the streets in the nearby villages on our own. It was a great balance of group activities and free time to explore on your own. James was extremely knowledgeable about Austrian wines, culture, and facts and was an all around entertaining tour guide who made the entire day enjoyable for all. The wines (mostly all whites) were very enjoyable, easy to drink, and reasonable to purchase. My only complaint was that I didn't buy more wine than I did on the tour! I highly recommend doing this wine tour with your friends and family or even alone as I did. It was fantastic!li-zhen0307
September 2019
美術館巡りだけでは得られないウィーンの魅力とワインを探求したいという気持ちで参加したウィーンの森＆ブドウ畑の日帰りハイキング。前日までの荒天が嘘のように晴れた朝、ツアーガイドのジェイソンから、この日（9月8日）がハイキング予定のテルメンレギオンで、年に一度のワイン祭の日だから、そこを巡りながらワインテイスティングをしようと提案され、二つ返事でOK! ジェイソンは、分かりやすい英語で色々と話しかけてくれ、こちらは決して英語が得意なわけではないけれど、ハイキング最寄り駅のバーデンに着くまでの30分ほどですっかり打ち解けました。 バーデンではベートーヴェンが療養のため３回夏を過ごした家を案...
美術館巡りだけでは得られないウィーンの魅力とワインを探求したいという気持ちで参加したウィーンの森＆ブドウ畑の日帰りハイキング。前日までの荒天が嘘のように晴れた朝、ツアーガイドのジェイソンから、この日（9月8日）がハイキング予定のテルメンレギオンで、年に一度のワイン祭の日だから、そこを巡りながらワインテイスティングをしようと提案され、二つ返事でOK! ジェイソンは、分かりやすい英語で色々と話しかけてくれ、こちらは決して英語が得意なわけではないけれど、ハイキング最寄り駅のバーデンに着くまでの30分ほどですっかり打ち解けました。 バーデンではベートーヴェンが療養のため３回夏を過ごした家を案内してもらいながら、ベートーヴェンの散歩道に入り、約30分ほど軽い登りのハイキング。2017年に建てられた展望台に登ると、国境境いの山まで見渡せ、気分爽快。ジェイソンのナビゲーションで、そのまま別ルートの山道を下ると、いよいよブドウ畑へ。 ブドウ畑でも、ブドウの説明や、なぜこの地でいいワインができるのかを丁寧に説明してくれます。そこから歩くこと30分ほどでワイン祭の会場に到着！様々な作り手がブースを出し、中にはブドウ畑の中にテーブルが置かれていたり、本当にお祭り気分になれる中を、目指すブースに向かい、まずは午前のテイスティングスタート。テルメンレギオンでしか獲れない品種のワインをはじめ赤白それぞれ２種類を味わい、ワインを買う交渉もしてくれました。 昼食は町のホイリケ。中庭のあるホイリケでは、9月のおすすめメニュー、パンプキンスープやラザニアなどもあり、定番のポークも含め、どれも本当に美味しい。リラックス気分で食事を楽しんだ後は、もう１ブース、テイスティングに連れて行ってもらい、そこでは地元のお客さんと意気投合！彼女たちのおすすめのロゼワインで乾杯し、ワイン祭を心から堪能しました。 ハイキングのプロであり、ワインのプロであり、人とコミュニケーションをとるプロのジェイソンによる素晴らしいツアー。ジェイソンはマレーシアで長年暮らしていただけあり、アジアのこともよく知っており、余計に話に花が咲きました。私たちが日本人初のハイキング参加者だったそうです。ザルツブルクまで行かなくても、ハイキングで自然を楽しめるツアー、ワイン好きにはまさにうってつけのツアーだと思います。SusanHines
October 2023
I booked this as a way to take advantage of glorious weather, taste some new wine and get out of the city on our longer trip. James was amazing- he met us bang on time and took care of everything. He was thoughtful, prepared, informative and funny. We had a short train trip during which he set th...
I booked this as a way to take advantage of glorious weather, taste some new wine and get out of the city on our longer trip. James was amazing- he met us bang on time and took care of everything. He was thoughtful, prepared, informative and funny. We had a short train trip during which he set the stage , explained the geography and characteristics of the wine region and set expectations for the walk and festivities. We disembarked in a storybook town, saw some historical points of interest and started our walk through some lovely woods. The walk was glorious with some slightly challenging parts- wear good shoes- but nothing six middle aged relatively fit people couldnt handle. We reached the high point quickly and then ambled agreeably through the vineyards, towards our lunch and tasting spot. The path is lovely, dotted with heurige tables and little spots where people drink in the summer. We had a fabulous Austrian lunch in a beautiful courtyard, complete with dog welcoming committee and then proceeded to a orovate tasting. Our winemaker host was informative and we really enjoyed his chemistry with his guests and his wine! James translated and provided very knowledgeable and accessible , unpretentious commentary. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and left with two boxes of wine packed for travel and a mission to return. Worth every penny and a splendid way to spend a day! Highly recommend!687adenikea
October 2023
We really have fun and delicious food, lovely environment , I will love to come back again and invite more friends
We really have fun and delicious food, lovely environment , I will love to come back again and invite more friendsRebecca_H
May 2023
Fantastic day trip from start to finish. Appeals to everyone, I’m a wine enthusiast, so I was in my element. Scenery was beautiful, lunch was exceptional, wine tasting was intimate and delightful. Would love to do this again in the late summer / early autumn when the bars are open in the vineyards.
Fantastic day trip from start to finish. Appeals to everyone, I’m a wine enthusiast, so I was in my element. Scenery was beautiful, lunch was exceptional, wine tasting was intimate and delightful. Would love to do this again in the late summer / early autumn when the bars are open in the vineyards.Emsiggy
December 2022
We loved the Vienna wine tour! This was a perfect day trip out of the city. James was knowledgeable and easy going and took us to some fantastic little locations. The walk through the vineyards was beautiful. The wine was delicious! Would definitely go again.
We loved the Vienna wine tour! This was a perfect day trip out of the city. James was knowledgeable and easy going and took us to some fantastic little locations. The walk through the vineyards was beautiful. The wine was delicious! Would definitely go again.