Weißenkirchen: Fortified Church and Riesling
A Wachau wine village with a fortified church and famous vineyards
FoodNiederösterreich- Duration
- 2.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
Weißenkirchen is one of the best-known wine villages in the Wachau. Your guide combines church history, winemakers' estates and one of the valley's most famous vineyards.
Above the village rises the fortified church, whose walls and towers once offered protection from attackers. Your guide explains why churches in the Wachau were fortified and how people lived in troubled times. From the top you look over roofs and vineyards to the Danube.
In the village the Teisenhoferhof with its arcades shows how grandly winemakers and monasteries built here. Then you head into the vineyards, for example the Ried Achleiten, renowned for its Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. You will learn what the Wachau wine categories Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd mean.
A tasting at a winery can round off the tour. The tour is private and priced per group.
Highlights
- Fortified church above the village
- Teisenhoferhof with its arcades
- Ried Achleiten and Wachau Riesling
- Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd explained
- Optional: winery tasting
The route
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1Market square
Start in the village centre among wine estates.
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2Fortified church
A climb to the fortified church.
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3Teisenhoferhof
Historic estate with arcades.
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4Ried Achleiten
A walk into one of the Wachau's best-known vineyards.
Who this tour is for
For wine lovers, river cruise guests and foodies.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included in the price?
No. Wine tastings and any entrance fees are not included.
Is the tour suitable for guests who do not drink alcohol?
Yes. The Wachau also offers grape juice and apricot nectar, and the walk itself is the focus.
