Viennese Heurigen
If you wish to get outside the city centre, be sure not to miss Vienna’s vineyards.
At the wine taverns, the typical “Heuriger” is served. That you drink Heuriger at a Heuriger is confusing to those who do not understand the Viennese dialect. The answer to the riddle: Wine, newly produced, is called “Heuriger.” This term derives from the Austrian and South-German word “heuer” for “this year.” But “Heuriger” is also the name of the type of “Buschenschank” (tavern) which originally served Heuriger exclusively.
At a stereotypical Heuriger, guests sit on comfortable wood benches in vine-entwined alcoves, drink a “G’Spritzter” (wine with sparkling water), eat the typical Heurigenjause (hearty cold meal) and sway to live Viennese songs until the vine pest comes. Although such an experience may still be possible today, many taverns in the Viennese vineyards have become very professional and distinguished. Thus, for example, there are now many posh wine taverns in which only first-class Austrian and Viennese wines are served. The best-known Viennese wine taverns are located in the outer districts of Vienna and in most cases can be reached by public transport.
Our Tips:
Heurigen in Stammersdorf
Experience the genuine Heuriger atmosphere in Stammersdorf.
Reachable by public transport; please inquire at your hotel for the exact route.
Heurigen in Grinzing
A bit classier are the wine taverns in Grinzing. Wherever pine bushes are “ausg´steckt,” that is, hanging on the front door, “Heuriger” wine is available.
Reachable by public transport; please inquire at your hotel for the exact route.
Heurigen in Neustift am Walde
In the woods but still in Vienna: Neustift am Walde offers numerous atmospheric Heurigen.
Reachable by public transport; please inquire at your hotel for the exact route.