Wine journey in the Kamptal

The Heiligenstein towers above many things. As a mountain ridge, it rises high above the vineyards of the 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 get there is the hiking trail to the Kamptalwarte am Heiligenstein, a scenic 1,5 km half-hour walk starting from the Heiligenstein car park in Zöbing. It leads past local wine cellars, through lovely forests and across famous Riesling wine terraces. The key for entering the Kamptalwarte is available at the Ursin HausVinotheque or Gasthaus Gutmann in Zöbing. 

The best way to explore the surrounding area is on a bike from LOISIUM Bike Welt. We recommend to cycle the Riesling Route or the Veltliner Route. A visit to the garden city of Schiltern with the Arche Noah Visitors' Garden and over 50 theme gardens at Kittenberger Erlebnisgärten is not to be missed when holidaying in Langenlois. Excursions to the surrounding wine-growing regions of Kremstal and Wagram are also highly recommended.

The Kamptal DAC designation is used for Grüner 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 Kamptal: In Zöbing, Gasthaus Gutmannserves regional cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options and Baumhausheuriger Baumgartner offers organic specialities in an idyllic location. The Restaurant Vineyard in the LOISIUM Wine & Spa Hotel in Langenlois creatively interprets seasonal dishes without meat.

ÖBB trains depart hourly from Vienna’s Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof for Hadersdorf am Kamp or Krems an der Donau, with convenient regional train and bus connections onward to destinations in the Kamptal, such as Langenlois; depending on the connection, the total journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

 

Even when it rains, Langenlois has a lot to offer: at LOISIUM WeinWelt, you can immerse yourself in the history and flavours of the Kamptal, and in cosy wine bars such as Ursin Haus, located right next to the vineyards 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 shop or 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.