Staying on the wine trail: The wine-producing region of Kremstal
The region around the old wine town of Krems is always worth a visit. The picturesque landscape, the excellent wines, and the cosy wine taverns are three good reasons.
Unique, powerful and natural. Kremstal wines amaze with their waywardness, which they owe primarily to three microclimatic zones that merge in this region. The best way to find out how good they taste is to try them yourself.
Truly unique: Kremstal
Three different microclimate zones spanning 2,370 hectares of vineyards. This climatic phenomena, which can only be found around the old wine town of Kremstal, helps local winemakers to produce spicy Grüner Veltliners and elegant mineral Rieslings with a strong character. As one of Austria’s oldest wine-producing regions, Kremstal forms the eastern gateway to Wachau. Every year, it never fails to inspire with outstanding wines that are made possible by the primary rocky and loess soils. Regional, local and vineyard wines are produced here. The name Kremstal DAC is a sign of the best regional quality. There are also Zweigelt, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, and other complementary varieties. The best thing to do is to experience the fresh, full-bodied taste of Kremstal’s grapes for yourself.
Go far in Kremstal: Our tips
The new Weitwanderweg Kremstal-Donau (Kremstal-Danube long-distance hiking route) joins the Wachau World Hertiage trail and takes you through vineyards, down hidden ravines, and along wild and romantic wine cellar lanes. You will find culinary delights along the 9 km stretch from Senftenberg to Krems (which should also be combined with the Kunstmeile Krems – Art Mile), before it’s time to climb onto your bike and head towards Göttweig Abbey. The VINUM CIRCA MONTEM winemakers’ association has set up a 23 km circular route that leads around the Göttweiger mountains. Pleasure cyclists can explore the idyllic wineries and delightful wine taverns along the Vinum-Circa-Montem cycling route, which are all VCM members and cordially invite visitors to have a bite to eat and recharge their batteries. The tour route is marked by the association’s symbol, the 16th-century “Palter Becher” (chalice), a sculpture of which can also be seen outside Göttweig Abbey. We also have a great tip for hikers: the Hauersteig route, Rohrendorf, named after the wine cellar of the same name, offers an excellent introduction to the viticulture of Kremstal. The 5 km route passes famous sites such as Breite Rain and Gebling. A stop along the wine cellar lane in Rohrendorf, where at least one of the many taverns is almost always open, is a must.
1,650 m wine cellar lane: Our tip:
The wine cellar lane in Rohrendorf, also called Lindobelgasse, runs all the way to Rohrendorf’s local mountain. Spanning 1,650 m, it is the longest wine cellar lane in Austria. 72 pressing houses and cellar tunnels, many of them lovingly kept and maintained, invite visitors to discover, explore and taste. Our tip: Contact Mr Christian Krappel (Gästezimmer Krappel guest house) to book your cellar tour. Enjoy your wine adventure!