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The capital city of Vienna is unusual among large metropolises in that it has a significant number of vineyards within its city limits. Take advantage of this good fortune and try a sample of the city’s wines and learn about their characteristics on Vienna wine tasting trips. You'll find wine tasting at cellars in the city center and also in the areas surrounding Vienna, including the Weinviertel wine region. Relax as you're driven from one winery to the next—or earn the indulgence by cycling—your choice.
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Vienna offers plenty of high-quality wine-tasting tours. But looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best wine-tasting tours available right now:
There are about 630 wine producers, including around 145 wineries, in Vienna. Based on these figures, it has more wine producers than any other capital city. Urban vineyards account for nearly 1,500 acres (607 hectares) within the city. Needless to say, wine tasting in Vienna is a popular activity.
Austria’s wine country is split into three regions: Niederösterreich, Burgenland, and Steiermark. Vienna lies in Niederösterreich, which is made up of eight smaller regions. Wachau, Kremstal, Kamptal, Traisental, and Wagram are west of Vienna along the Danube River; Thermenregion is south of the city; Carnuntum is east; and by far the largest is Weinviertel, reaching northeast all the way to the country’s borders with Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Wine bars in Austria are called heurigers. In the late 18th century, growers were allowed to sell their own wine, so when these establishments opened, customers felt like they’d stepped into a grower’s private kitchen. The term heuriger simply means “this year’s wine.” Nowadays, plenty of wine bars in Austria call themselves heurigers, but they’re not all owned by growers.
For many, the best wine in Vienna is Gemischter Satz. This traditional field blend features at least three high-quality white grape varieties that are planted and grown together, harvested simultaneously, and then blended into a single wine. Gemischter Satz earned DAC—Latin abbreviation for Controlled District of Austria—status in 2013, meaning its quality is typical for the region.
There are tons of fun tours and excursions in Vienna aside from wine-tasting tours. According to previous travelers, these are the best activities to book for your next trip:
Vienna wine-tasting tour prices vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you’re looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now:
The legal drinking age in Vienna is 16 for wine and beer, and 18 for other alcoholic beverages. Some wine-tasting tours restrict participants to over-16s or over-18s. Others may allow younger children to attend with their parents or caregivers, but they won’t be able to sample wine. Private, customizable tours may be a good option if you’re traveling with kids and want to visit wine-focused destinations. If you want to eat while drinking wine, read tour descriptions carefully before booking. Some wine-tasting tours include snacks, or even full meals on the longer tours.
It’s always a good idea to pair wine-tasting with eating, so the alcohol doesn’t affect your body as much. Eat a good meal before the tour, or pick a tour that includes snacks or a meal, or at least gives you the opportunity to purchase food. Make sure you know how you’ll get back to your accommodation after the tour, so there’s no need to drive yourself. Many more extended tours and experiences include hotel transfers.
September and October are especially good for a wine-tasting tour from Vienna, as this is when the main grape harvest occurs. Although wine takes a long time to mature, you can get some interesting insights into the winemaking process in grape-growing areas at this time. Outside of this season, you can take a wine-tasting tour at any time of year. Summer (June–August) and December are especially popular times to visit, so book tours in advance.
































