The way the garden and restaurant of the Alter Klosterkeller nestle against the town wall of Dürnstein, framed by rows of vineyards and the glistening ribbon of the Danube, is almost kitschy. The Alter Klosterkeller seems to feel at home in its place. Relaxed and aware of its truly unique location, it captures its visitors and lets them share a little of this timeless serenity. Not only vacation guests but also hardened locals like to elicit a transfigured smile and a delighted sigh from this place: It's beautiful here...
In some places in the Wachau, you can just hear the Mariandl singing. And that's a good thing. Everyone needs a bit of a cliché and an ideal world. How good that you can keep this knowledge a little secret in the Alter Klosterkeller: You hide behind sunglasses while sitting on a lounger in the grass with a glass of Grüne Veltliner in your hand. You look out over the Danube as it flows steadily and sublimely, and you are happy.
