Perchtoldsdorf: Defense Tower, Wine Taverns and Vineyards
A wine village with a Gothic tower right on Vienna's border
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- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private tour of Perchtoldsdorf combines a historic market town with Viennese wine tavern culture. The Gothic defense tower, the vineyards on the edge of the Vienna Woods and a tasting make it a sociable outing.
Perchtoldsdorf borders southern Vienna and is one of the most traditional wine villages in the Thermenregion. Its landmark is the mighty 15th-century defense tower beside the Gothic parish church, which once protected the village from attack. In 1683 Perchtoldsdorf suffered badly during the Ottoman war.
Townhouses and wine taverns with courtyards line the market square. The composer Hugo Wolf wrote many of his songs here, and his home is now a memorial. In autumn the village celebrates the Hütereinzug, an old harvest festival of the vineyard guards.
Your guide leads you through the center up into the vineyards, tells you about winegrowing and Heuriger traditions and finishes with a tasting at a local winery.
Highlights
- The Gothic defense tower from the 15th century
- Heuriger culture on the Vienna Woods
- Vineyards with views of Vienna
- Hugo Wolf and his songs
- A tasting at a family winery
The route
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1Market square
Start with townhouses and the Plague Column.
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2Tower and church
The landmark and the story of 1683.
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3Hugo Wolf House
Music in the wine village.
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4Vineyards
Walk with views over Vienna.
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5Heuriger
Tasting and farewell.
Who this tour is for
For wine lovers aged 18 and over and Vienna visitors who want a wine tavern outing with history.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees are never included in the tour price. When you book, we are happy to tell you which admissions apply to your group.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour for your group only. The price is per group, not per person, which makes it great value for families and friends traveling together.
When are the wine taverns open?
Many Heurigen open only during certain weeks of the year. We plan your tour so that a tavern is open.
