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.
The wachau GOURMETfestival has become well-established in the region in recent years and stands up to a comparison with any events of this kind internationally. The festival is unique in two respects. First, it uses top wineries in the Wachau, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, as its venues. Second, it brings in top international chefs who help to maintain the festival's fine reputation and spread it beyond the borders of Austria. The wachau GOURMETfestival is broad in its orientation, offering everything from gourmet packages for novices to high-end events of the finest caliber. Dates in 2023: March 23 to April 6
One weekend - three wine regions - 200 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 2023: April 29 and 30
Spring Awakening on Wagram
For a whole weekend, the winegrowers in Wagram celebrate their "Spring Awakening" from may 5th to 7th. As mentioned earlier, this wine region has a special geological feature: 20-meter-high deposits of loess. Natural cellars were dug in this soil in earlier times and it is ideal for Grüner Veltliner in particular.
Wachau Wine Spring
The Wachau is an internationally renowned wine region with unique stone terraces and is best known for its white wines. During Wachau Wine Spring in early May, more than 100 member winegrowers of Vinea Wachau invite the public to stop in and taste the latest vintage. Dates in 2023: May 6th and 7th
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 68 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 2023: May 6th and 7th
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!
