Vienna Woods Wine Tour: Explore Vienna's Vineyards
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About this class
Join the Vienna Woods Wine Tour and explore one of Austria’s most beautiful wine regions. Nestled just south of Vienna, the Thermal Region is known for its charming villages, rich wine history, and scenic vineyard landscapes. This seasonal experience offers guided hikes in summer and in-depth tastings in winter, always led by a local wine expert. Discover indigenous varietals, meet passionate vintners, and enjoy unforgettable views—perfect for wine lovers and curious explorers alike.
What you’ll do in the class
1. Meeting Point & Departure
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.
Summer Itinerary (April–October)
On the summer itinerary we begin our hike in the lovely spa town of Baden, once a favourite country retreat of Beethoven. We meander through the classic village center 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 to the pretty village of Gumpoldskirchen.
Winter Itinerary (November–March)
In the winter itinerary (Nov-Mar) our train from Vienna 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. Here we'll discover how the monastic orders became wine pioneers, 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 all during our first wine tasting of course!
3. Traditional Austrian lunch in Gumpoldskirchen
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.
4. Winery tasting and Q&A with local producer
The highlight of the day is our visit to a local wine maker in Gumpoldskirchen to taste the full range of local varieties. This is a wonderfully intimate, unhurried experience, with plenty of opportunities to discuss all aspects of viticulture. This is a rare opportunity for an audience with a wine maker to ask questions on anything from how wine is produced to gaining insight into the challenges facing vintners today.
5. Return journey to Vienna
The tour ends with a short train ride back to the city, giving you plenty time to relax before your evening activities.
Who is the class suitable for?
Ideal for wine lovers, nature fans, and cultural explorers. The summer hike requires moderate fitness; the winter version is accessible for most.
Details to remember
Venture Vienna
Come join me out on the trail, on the water, or in the vineyards, for a relaxed exploration of whatever's going on with us on that day, in that place. I look forward to meeting you.
