Kamptal Wine Journey

The Heiligenstein towers above many things. As a mountain ridge, it rises high above the vineyards of the Kamp Valley, and as a vineyard, especially for Rieslings, it is considered synonymous with the premier class. From the lookout point (Kamptalwarte am Heiligenstein), visible from afar, you have a spectacular view of the wine-growing region. The best way to reach it is from the Zöbinger wine cellar lane (hiking trail to the Kamptalwarte am Heiligenstein). The key to the tower is available at theUrsin Haus or Zöbinger Gasthaus Gutmann on the Kamp bridge. If the flag is flying from the lookout tower, it is open!

The best way to explore the surrounding area is on a bike from LOISIUM Bike World. We recommend the Riesling Tour or the Veltliner Tour. A visit to the garden city of Schiltern (Noah's Ark & Kittenberger Adventure Gardens) is a must when holidaying in Langenlois. Excursions to the surrounding wine-growing regions of Krems Valley ("Kremstal" in German) and Wagram are also recommended.

The Kamp Valley DAC designation is used for Grüne Veltliner and Riesling wines from this region. DAC stands for "Districtus Austriae Controllatus" and is a seal of quality for wines typical of their region in Austria. It marks wines from specific areas that are produced according to established rules, similar to AOC in France or DOCG in Italy. A DAC wine bears the name of the wine-growing region and reflects its typical grape varieties and terroir, embodying regional identity in the glass.

You can also enjoy plant-based cuisine in the Kamp Valley ("Kamptal" in German): Gasthaus Gutmann in Zöbing serves regional cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options, Baumhausheurige Baumgartner offers organic specialities in an idyllic location, and LOISIUM in Langenlois creatively interprets seasonal dishes without meat.

You can easily reach the Kamp Valley from Vienna by train: ÖBB trains run hourly from Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof to Hadersdorf am Kamp or Krems an der Donau. From there, there are good connections with regional trains or buses to the Kamp Valley, for example to Langenlois. The total journey time is around 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on the connection.

Even when it rains, Langenlois has a lot to offer: at LOISIUM WeinWelt, you can immerse yourself in the history and flavours of the Kamp Valley ("Kamp Valley" in German), and in cosy wine bars such asUrsin Haus, located right next to the vineyards (at the winemaker's wine tasting), you can enjoy wine tastings in the dry. At the LOISIUM SPA HOTEL, you can book various day spa offers – even if you are not a hotel guest. 

In Langenlois and the surrounding area, you can buy fine Rieslings and Grüne Veltliner directly from the vineyards. For original wine gift ideas, visit the LOISIUM wine shopor Ursin Haus in Langenlois, which offer a wide selection of wines and regional delicacies. In the Kittenberger Erlebnisgärten, you will find lovingly selected decorations for the garden.