Vienna Cultural Route

This route joins local culture together with wine experiences and nice views. Beginning from Altstadt Schmankerl in the middle of Krems’ old town, take some time for local Austrian specialties in this busy daily market. The next stopover should be the Karikaturmuseum Krems-a somewhat special museum featuring caricatures and comic art, combined with Austria’s rich cultural heritage. From here, continue to Heuriger Weingut Hamböck, a traditional Austrian wine tavern in Steiner Kellergasse, and taste local wines in rustic surroundings. Continue to Weingut Nikolaihof Wachau, really old Austria’s winery, just across the Danube in Mautern, where you’ll find the methods of production for biodynamic wine. Make a stop at Ausblick am Welterbesteig and enjoy the breathtaking view of Krems and its vineyards; last but not least, see panoramic views up the Wachau Valley and down the Danube River from the viewing point at ÖTK – Donauwarte to make for a fitting finale of your eco-friendly journey.

This route consists nature, culture, and wellness, underlines sustainability and heritage. Relax with a leisure walk in nature at Kurpark Baden Stadtpark, envision the composer’s relation to the place by visiting Beethoven-Haus, and later go on to enjoy the biggest rose garden of Austria at Doblhoffpark / Rosarium Baden and how it has adapted environmental sustainability into its gardening techniques. Relax with a refreshing bath in the natural hot water at the Thermostrandbad Baden. Take a walk in the forest to the top of Burgruine Rauhenstein, with great views over the surrounding countryside. The route should take about 4-5 hours depending on how one walks and the stay at every single stop, finishing with a walk through the nature reserve Helenental, also with its high incidence of animal and plant species.

This route is sure to delight any wine enthusiast. At the starting point, Winery Cobenzl, one can take in picturesque vineyard views while tasting quality wines. The next stop is Weingut-Heuriger Alter Bach-Hengl, where the traveler is introduced to local Austrian fare paired with wines in a warm setting. Mayer am Pfarrplatz is a historic destination, also related to Beethoven, which charms with the tasting of varietals. The final stop of the tour is at Schlumberger Kellerwelten, the best Austrian producer of sparkling wine, where guests will be taken through a tour of sparkling wines and have tastings. It surely illustrates the wine culture of Vienna, combining history with gastronomic highlights and breathtaking sceneries.