In many respects, life along the Danube seems a bit grander, a bit more precious and international than elsewhere. In the springtime sun, this riverscape makes a perfect setting for heart-warming regional movies, documentations and romances. Enjoyment takes center stage.
Foretaste of Wine Spring 2019
Wine Spring in Kremstal, Kamptal and Traisental
One weekend - three wine regions - 240 winegrowers: At the end of April, selected winegrowers from the three valley wine regions Kremstal, Kamptal and Traisental open their cellar doors to let visitors taste their new vintage as well as older ones. A single ticket allows admittance in all three valleys! Dates in 2020: April 25 and 26
Tour de Vin
Every year on the first weekend in May, the Tour de Vin is held in the Kremstal, Kamptal, Traisental and Wagram wine regions. The 33 member wineries of Traditionsweingüter Österreich open up their cellars at this time. The Tour de Vin button is available for EUR 25 from any member winegrower. Once bought, the button allows the wearer to taste wine in all participating wineries and attend a host of special events. Dates in 2020: May 2 and 3
Viticulture has an ancient history in the Danube Valley. This wine culture can be experienced daily along the Wachau, Kremstal, Kamptal, Traisental, Wagram and Carnuntum wine routes and in the Klosterneuburg winegrowing regions.
Whether your are hiking or cycling, the spring months are such an inviting time for touring the Danube region of Lower Austria and watching nature reawaken. Our tip: Book hiking packages that include luggage transport!
The Vinea Wachau app gives you the latest information about winegrowers and their wine-tasting hours, about open heuriger wine taverns, restaurants and their hours plus a great map of the Wachau vineyards. Just download the app for Android or iPhone or visit the website at www.mywachau.at
The winegrowers of Göttlesbrunn have an app that gives an overview of all wineries, their wines and other products, complete with descriptions and cellar-door prices. A map view of all wineries and GPS position along with a road guidance system helps with on-site orientation. Simply download it for Android or iPhone.
