Vienna’s Rustic Wine Taverns + Map

Vienna is the one capital metropolis on this planet to supply vital portions of wine inside its metropolis limits. The Austrian capital boasts a staggering 700 hectares of vineyards and 630 producers.

Essentially the most genuine solution to expertise Vienna’s wine tradition is to go to a Heuriger. 

A Heuriger is a country wine tavern the place winemakers solely serve their very own wine beneath a particular license throughout the rising season. Viennese of all ages collect at these informal wine taverns to socialize in a down-to-earth setting, particularly on weekends.

The German phrase “Heurige” means “this 12 months,” so Heurige is a reference to each “this 12 months’s wine” in addition to the precise wine tavern. 

A Heuriger is mainly the public-facing department of a vineyard. In Austria, wine tastings at wineries aren’t commonplace. So, that is how individuals acquaint themselves with Austrian winemakers and Austrian wines. 

Kati has been visiting Heurigen her complete life. And, I rapidly fell in love with Vienna’s wine taverns as quickly as I moved to Austria. We hope our Heuriger information motivates you to discover the picturesque outskirts of the town and embrace Vienna’s undeniably distinctive wine tradition.

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Vienna Heurigen Map

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What’s a Heuriger

A Heuriger is a wine tavern.

In Vienna, some wine taverns are seasonal pop-ups, set instantly within the vineyards. These self-service, open-air taverns serve white wine (Gruner Veltliner, Gemischter Satz, Riesling, Weißburgunder), generally crimson wine (Blauer Zweigelt, Blauer Burgunder), wine blended with glowing water (G’spritzter), fermented grape juice in autumn (Sturm), grape juice (Traubensaft), and water. 

They often provide a number of chilly snacks like bread layered with numerous spreads (e.g. Liptauer, Grammelschmalz, Schmalz), chilly cuts, or cheese. 

Different wine taverns in Vienna are everlasting institutions with indoor in addition to out of doors courtyard seating, which function extra like conventional eating places. These taverns have giant buffets, primarily full of chilly dishes. However, they could additionally serve some à la carte dishes as properly. 

The historical past of the Heuriger goes again to 1784, when Emperor Joseph II issued an ordinance that allowed everyone to promote home made meals, wine, and juice with out having to use for a allow.

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Heuriger versus Buschenschank

Heurigen and Buschenschänke are each wine taverns.

Buschenschänke are similar to Heurigen, however they historically solely serve chilly meals and their opening instances are way more restricted. 

The title “Buschenschank” refers to a “Buschen,” which is a bundle of twigs which can be discovered on the entrance of the institution .If the bundle is seen, it implies that the Buschenschank is open and you might be welcome to return in.

These wine taverns aren’t distinctive to Vienna. You’ll discover them throughout the wine areas of Jap Austria, particularly in Decrease Austria (e.g. Wachau Valley and Carnuntum), Burgenland, and Styria (e.g. South Styria). 

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Order Wine and Meals at Heurigen 

There’s a variety of wine taverns in Vienna. 

The taverns which can be seasonally open within the vineyards are virtually at all times self-service and money solely. You merely order your meals and drinks on the stand, which is perhaps a small hut, or a picnic desk. The food and drinks choices are displayed on a chalkboard.

In a standard Buschenschank with indoor and out of doors seating, wine is ordered at and served to the desk, however meals is often self-service. Visitors can choose what they need to eat from a buffet, creating their very own Brettljause (snack board).  

There’s often a number of chilly cuts, exhausting and delicate cheeses, totally different spreads, olives and pickles, and numerous salads. 

In a extra “fashionable” Heuriger, a small number of heat meals are provided. 

In a restaurant-style Heuriger, there’s often a buffet in addition to a typical restaurant menu that includes Austrian specialties. 

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When to Go to Vienna Heurigen

Heurigen are often open between April and October throughout choose months and choose days. 

Most al fresco winery taverns are solely open on fair-weather weekends and holidays. 

The most effective time to go to Heurigen in Vienna is in autumn (September – October) throughout the harvest season. That is when the colours start to vary, the daytime temperatures are most agreeable, and Sturm is out there. 

In case you’re planning on visiting a particular Heuriger, make sure that to verify the institution’s web site for opening dates. 

Associated: Austria in Autumn

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The place to Discover Heurigen in Vienna: Vienna’s Wine-Rising Areas 

Vienna’s wine taverns are concentrated within the outskirts of the town within the following Viennese neighborhoods (districts): Grinzing (nineteenth District), Nussdorf (nineteenth District), Kahlenbergerdorf (nineteenth District), Neustift am Walde (nineteenth District), Stammersdorf (twenty first District), Mauer (23th District), Oberlaa (tenth District), Ottakring (16the District).

Good to Know | A lot of Vienna’s official metropolis walks result in wine areas. For instance, Stadtwanderweg 1 leads from Nussdorf to Nussberg, Stadtwanderweg 4a results in a number of Ottakring wine taverns. And, Stadtwanderweg 5 leads from Stammersdorf to Bisamberg. So, it’s straightforward to go on culinary hikes in Vienna. 

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Nussdorf Heurigen

We significantly like Nussdorf, as a result of most of the seasonal taverns are positioned instantly within the vineyards of Nussberg, the hill above Nussdorf. These charming wine stands have stellar views overlooking the town. 

This Viennese wine space is simple to achieve with public transit. Merely take tram line D to the tip station: Beethovengang in Nussdorf.

The draw back is that Nussdorf is the busiest wine area in Vienna, particularly on a sunny weekend.

Eager walkers can comply with the Vienna Metropolis Stroll 1 route, which finally descends via the vineyards of Nussdorf (Nussberg). The route passes Buschenschank Feuerwehr Wagner (Google Maps), Mayer am Nussberg (Google Maps), and Wieninger am Nussberg (Google Maps).

On a sunny day, Mayer am Nussberg is the place to be. Overlooking rolling vineyards, this outdoor-only Heurigen seems like a cultured day get together. Positioned on the Vienna Metropolis Stroll 1/Wiener Stadtwanderweg 1, you’ll see many locals stopping right here to seize a chew to eat and drink earlier than persevering with their hike.

From the Nussdorf tram station, you may as well stroll on to Wagnerei (Google Maps) and additional as much as Buschenschenkerei (Google Maps), Buschenschank Windischbauer (Google Maps), and Mischpoche im Weingarten (Google Maps).

For a extra restaurant-style Heurigen, go to Mayer am Pfarrplatz (Google Maps), which has a beautiful Weingarten (wine backyard) draped in vines. 

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Stammersdorf Heurigen

Stammersdorf is positioned within the twenty first district throughout the Danube, and it’s an excellent vacation spot for exploring Vienna’s native Heuriger scene. As a result of this wine area is positioned fairly removed from the internal districts, the world stays largely tourist-free. 

Weinhandwerk (Google Maps) is a fascinating Heuriger in Stammersdorf. With its recent, bohemian-vibe and culinary emphasis on “wild,” it’s straightforward to fall in love with Weinhandwerk. Wild herbs are sourced from the vineyard’s natural vineyards and served within the Heuriger’s salads and small plates. The out of doors seating space, located on the foot of their winery, feels extra like your mother’s backyard.

Considered one of our favourite locations to eat and drink in Stammersdorf is Heurigen Krenek (Google Maps), which we wrote about in our Vienna restaurant information.

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Neustift am Walde Heurigen

Neustift am Walde is positioned within the nineteenth District. 

Right here, you’ll discover: Fuhrgassl-Huber (Google Maps), Schiefer Giebel (Google Maps), and Weingut & Heuriger Kroiss (Google Maps).

On a sunny day, Weinhof Zimmermann (Google Maps) is a beautiful place to seize a chew to eat when mountain climbing the Stadtwanderweg 2. 

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Ottakring Heurigen

Dwelling to the Ottakringer Brauerei, the sixteenth district is generally related to beer. Nonetheless, Ottakring additionally produces wine. 

10er Marie (Google Maps), a Viennese establishment courting again to 1740, is simple to achieve with transit. 

In case you comply with the Vienna Metropolis Stroll 4a within the path of Schloss Wilhelminenberg, it can result in the charming Heuriger Leitner (Google Maps). Kati beloved visiting this Heurigen when she was dwelling in Hernals.

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The place to Keep in Vienna

Price range | Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner is a pleasant lodging close to Vienna’s Westbahnhof prepare station. Along with on-site bike rental and common occasions equivalent to barbecues and film nights, the hostel provides a welcoming ambiance for vacationers from all around the world.

Midrange | Lodge Schani Salon is a wonderful resort positioned on Mariahilfer Straße, Vienna’s largest buying avenue, just a few steps away from the Neubaugasse U-Bahn station (U3). We love this Vienna resort, due to the brilliant, fashionable rooms, the pleasant vibe, the communal lounge and bar, and the useful employees. Breakfast is wholesome and various. 

Luxurious | Altstadt Vienna is a boutique 4-star resort within the charming Spittelberg quarter, near Kunsthistorisches Museum. This contemporary-art-filled resort options uniquely designed interiors and a hidden rooftop terrace (open from March till October). A beautiful breakfast is served within the Purple Salon day by day. Within the afternoon, complimentary tea and home made desserts are served in entrance of the open fire. 

Luxurious | The Leo Grand is advantageously positioned within the internal district of Vienna, steps away from Peterskirche, Stephansdom, and the Graben. This top-rated resort options luxurious rooms with romantic, pastel-colored furnishings and decor. Keep right here for the unbeatable location, useful personnel, and fairy story vibes. Breakfast is out there at an additional cost.

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