Großriedenthal

Großriedenthal is a picturesque municipality in the district of Tulln in Lower Austria, known for its rich wine-growing tradition, impressive natural monuments and cultural sights.

The municipality is located in the Weinviertel, north of the Danube, between the southern edge of the Weinviertel and the striking Wagram mountain range, around eight kilometers north of Kirchberg am Wagram. It consists of the three cadastral communities of Großriedenthal, Ottenthal and Neudegg. The total area is 18.83 km², of which around 66% is used for agriculture, 23% is vineyards and 4% is wooded.

Großriedenthal is part of the renowned Wagram wine-growing region. The mild climate and fertile loess soils enable the cultivation of high-quality, fruity and full-bodied wines. A walk through the peaceful vineyards or romantic loess ditches not only offers relaxation, but also the opportunity to discover rare plant species.

Culture & sights:

Großriedenthal parish church: The Roman Catholic parish church, dedicated to St. Lawrence, was built between 1768 and 1771. The high altar shows a painting by Martin Johann Schmidt, known as “Kremser Schmidt”, from 1769. 
Ottenthal branch church: This church, dedicated to St. Ulrich, was consecrated in 1726 and re-consecrated after a fire in 1794. It is characterized by its simple baroque architecture. Wikipedia
Museum of simple things: Housed in a Renaissance-era knight's manor, this museum displays household and work tools from everyday rural life in earlier times, as well as clothing and furniture.

Natural monuments:

Loess wall “Neun Mauna”: These loess formations, up to 25 meters high, were declared a natural monument in 1979 and are an impressive example of the geological features of the region. 
Spielberg & Aubergfelsen: The Spielberg is a mountain ridge whose southern slopes are used for viticulture. On its western flank is the Aubergfelsen, a geological formation from the Tertiary period that has been protected since 1979