Vienna Countryside: Weinviertel Wine Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Summary

Weinviertel wine tasting day trip from Vienna with real cellar visits and local dinner

You’ll get swept into Austria’s Weinviertel countryside on this small-group wine tour from Vienna. Taste up to 12 wines straight from local cellars, share stories with winemakers over bread and pumpkin oil, and finish with a hearty Austrian lunch or dinner. It’s relaxed, genuine—and you might leave feeling oddly at home among strangers.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to feel so at home just thirty minutes outside Vienna. The city faded fast behind the van windows, replaced by these rolling green hills and tiny villages that honestly looked like something out of an old storybook. Our guide, Lukas, kept tossing out facts about Grüner Veltliner and Zweigelt grapes—he had this way of making it sound more like gossip than a lecture, which I appreciated because my brain’s not built for lectures before noon. Someone in our group asked if all Austrian wine is white (it’s not), and Lukas just grinned and poured us a taste right there in the first cellar—cool air, stone walls, that faint dusty grape smell that sticks to your clothes.

The winemaker at our second stop was called Anna, and she reminded me of my aunt back home—totally unfussy but proud as anything. She let us try her Welschriesling while she explained how her family’s been doing this for generations. I can still remember the way she laughed when I tried to pronounce “Weinviertel” (I’m not even going to attempt it here). We sat around this old wooden table eating bread with pumpkin seed oil—apparently that’s a thing here—and it was one of those moments where you realize you’re actually in Austria, not just ticking off sights.

By the time we reached the last winery, I’d lost count of how many glasses we’d tasted (they say 8-12 on the website but honestly who’s counting after the sixth?). The sun was starting to dip behind the vines and everything turned gold for a minute. Dinner was simple but somehow perfect—schnitzel with potato salad, nothing fancy but exactly what you want after a day like that. There was this quiet at the table that felt good—not awkward, just everyone kind of content. I still think about that view through the cellar door as we left.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wine tour in Weinviertel region

• Pick-up from Vienna hotel
• Drive to Weinviertel Wine Region
• Learn about region and people
• Visit first winery and taste wines
• Visit second winery and taste wines
• Visit third winery and taste wines
• Enjoy traditional Austrian dinner

Top questions

How long does the Vienna countryside wine tour last?

The morning tour lasts about 4 hours with lunch; the afternoon tour is around 5 hours with dinner included.

Is hotel pickup included for this Weinviertel wine tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for downtown Vienna hotels.

How many wineries do we visit on this day trip from Vienna?

You’ll visit two or three wineries in the Weinviertel region during the tour.

What kind of wines will I taste on this Vienna wine tour?

You’ll try Austrian varieties like Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, and Zweigelt among others.

Is food included during the Weinviertel wine tasting tour?

Yes, you’ll have a two-course traditional Austrian lunch or dinner depending on your chosen time slot.

Are credit cards accepted at all wineries?

No, not all wineries accept credit cards; bring cash if you want to buy bottles or souvenirs.

Is this Vienna countryside wine tour suitable for wheelchair users?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.

What is the minimum age for joining this wine tasting experience?

The minimum age is 18 years old.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off at your central Vienna hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit two or three local wineries in Weinviertel for tastings (8–12 glasses total), enjoy water and snacks along the way, and sit down to a traditional two-course Austrian lunch or dinner before heading back to Vienna together.