An eccentric, wacky village and a museum for inventions no one needs.
Nonseum in HerrnbaumgartenThe largest open-air museum of Lower Austria is an entire village: Where 80 historical buildings were disassembled from all over the Weinviertl and rebuilt again true to their original construction at Niedersulz.
More information on the open air museumThe beauty and lifestyle here seem inconceivable in this day and age - areas this pure and authentic in many parts of the world seem to be trading in those very qualities. And locals here have chosen to embrace their heritage gastonomically, viticulturally and agriculturally.
Start your journey right here...The most peppery white wine in Austria is grown in the Weinviertel region and, typically for the land north east of Vienna, is made from Grüner Veltliner grapes. It makes both wine professionals and connoisseurs eager to spice up their lives.
More on Weinviertel DACPrinze Eugene’s summer palace, Schloss Hof, one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in the world has been brought back to life in a renovation project that began in 2002 and has cost more than 30 million Euro.
More on Schloss HofTake a trip a few miles north of Vienna to visit this important collection of Austrian painting since 1945. This one of Austria's most comprehensive collection of post-war Austrian art works.
Learn more about the Essl CollectionA small village in the Waldviertel has devoted itself totally to the poppy: the inhabitants of Armschlag have even patented the unique Waldviertel grey poppy seed.
Learn more about Mohndorf in ArmschlagFrom Vienna, drive along the Danube westward towards Lower Austria. Just past the city of Krems, you’ll encounter idyllic, terraced vineyards of the Wachau valley. Walking along a path through these ancient Weingärten, may lead you to spy an emerald-scaled Smaragd lizard. This sun-loving vineyard denizen is the mascot for the richest, most intensely flavored wines of the Wachau Valley.
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