• Wien Mitte the Mall - The tour begins at Vienna’s ‘Wien Mitte’ railway station (09:00 from April to October & 09:30 from November to March). After introductions, participants will board a train heading south (approximately 30 minutes) to the heart of the Vienna Woods.
• Vienna Woods - Summer
  The hike starts in the charming spa town of Baden, once a beloved retreat of Beethoven. Participants will stroll through the quaint village center and its beautiful parks before hiking along forest trails to a stunning elevated viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the Vienna basin and the Wienerwald. This location is a photographer’s paradise! The journey continues into the vineyards, where participants will wander through rows of lush green vines. As a reward, there will be a break among the vines for an open-air wine tasting.

Winter
The train takes participants directly to the vineyards of the Thermal Region and to one of Austria’s oldest wine-making institutions, rich in medieval tradition and history. Participants will learn how monastic orders became wine pioneers, gain insight into the evolution of the Austrian wine landscape, and discuss its future direction during the first wine tasting.

• Gumpoldskirchen - Summer & Winter
  The tour proceeds to the picturesque wine village of Gumpoldskirchen for lunch at a traditional Austrian wine tavern. The highlight of the day is an afternoon wine tasting at one of the village’s top producers, led by a local winemaker. This tasting provides ample opportunity to ask questions about wine production and offers an intimate insight into the challenges vintners face today.

The tour concludes with a short train ride back to the city center. Participants will return to their hotel with plenty of time to freshen up before dinner, the opera, the theater, or a concert! Whatever the choice, a restful night’s sleep is assured!

• Alcoholic beverages
• 9km guided forest & vineyard hike (summer)
• Live tour commentary provided in English by native speaker

• Lunch

Lower Austria is the birthplace of Austrian wine, and we invite you to discover the stunning forests and vineyards of the Thermal Region, positioned to the south of Vienna. Dotted with charming wine villages and distinctive local varietals, our tours encapsulate the best of Austrian wine directly from farm to glass. During the summer, we’ll undertake a journey through the Alpine foothills via wooded paths and vibrant vineyards on their sun-drenched southern slopes. We’ll pause along the way to take in the majestic views spanning the treetops of the forest and the Vienna basin towards Hungary & Slovakia, before culminating in one of Austria’s oldest wine villages for a refreshing lunch and a visit to a winery. In the colder months, the focus shifts from the hike to an exploration of two wineries, delving into the rich history of wine-making in the Thermal Region and meeting a local winemaker to understand contemporary wine production - naturally, all this will occur as we savor some of the finest wines the region has to offer!

• The summer hike is accessible for most people, with regular breaks built into the itinerary. However, please note that this tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
• Minimum age is 16 years old on the day of tour
• Use comfortable footwear in summer time - either trainers or sturdier hiking shoes
• To wear: Summer - shorts/light trousers, t-shirt, hat, extra layers/light rain jacket recommended for chillier conditions; Winter - check the weather forecast on the day of your tour and dress accordingly
• To bring: Summer - rucksack with drinking water, hat & sun cream, cash, fully charged camera; Winter - camera, cash & possibly an umbrella
• Go to the Venture Vienna website to learn more
• This tour requires a minimum number of participants to go ahead
• You don’t need to be a wine expert to enjoy this tour - it is extremely relaxed and is for everyone!
• The majority of the winter itinerary is indoors, there is a gentle 20 minute walk through flat vineyards as we move between villages, so do dress warmly for that.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.