Klosterneuburg: The Abbey's Wine
Monastic cellars, vineyards and one of Austria's oldest wine traditions
FoodNiederösterreich- Duration
- 2.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
Wine has been made at Klosterneuburg Abbey since the Middle Ages. Your guide shows you how monastery and wine belong together here.
Klosterneuburg Abbey runs one of Austria's oldest wine estates, with vineyards in Klosterneuburg, Vienna and other communities. Your guide explains how the canons have cultivated vines for centuries and why wine was not only a source of income for monasteries but also part of the liturgy.
In the old cellars beneath the abbey, which extend over several levels, you learn how wine used to be stored. Klosterneuburg is also home to a renowned school of viticulture, one of the oldest in the world.
Finally you taste wines from the abbey estate, for example Grüner Veltliner, Riesling or a red from the region. The tour is private and priced per group.
Highlights
- One of Austria's oldest wine estates
- Historic abbey cellars
- Winemaking and monastic life
- A long-established school of viticulture
- Tasting of abbey wines
The route
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1Abbey square
Start with a view over the abbey.
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2Vineyards
A short walk with views of the Danube.
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3Abbey cellars
Vaults and the history of wine storage.
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4Wine shop
A tasting to finish.
Who this tour is for
For wine lovers, foodies and day trippers from Vienna.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included in the price?
No. The cellar tour and wine tasting at the abbey are not included in the guide fee.
Can the tour be combined with the abbey?
Yes. Combined with the visit to the Verdun Altar and imperial wing it makes a lovely half day.
