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    Klosterneuburg Abbey

    Splendid things happen when heaven and earth meet. Truly one of the architectural jewels of Austria, the baroque Klosterneuburg monastery has been the center of spiritual, economic, social and cultural life in the region for 900 years. It is also Austria’s oldest and largest winery, and as the country’s first carbon neutral wine producer, it continues to be one of the most visionary.

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    Haute cuisine in the old school house

    Carnuntum is a popular excursion destination for lovers of cultural history, wine and delicious gourmet food from the nearby cities Vienna and Bratislava. It is not only the open-air Carnuntum Archaeological Museum which attracts visitors from the metropolises, but grand cuisine at petite prices in a rural setting.

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    Fine Dining on an organic farm

    Chickens peck under the fruit trees. A regional breed of cattle, the Waldviertler Blondvieh, grazes in the pasture. Ducks and geese wander on the edge of the vegetable garden. The ingredients for the Salomon family’s award-winning restaurant are sourced from the estate’s bio-dynamic farm. Organic wines from the vineyard mature in the cellar.

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    A Baroque wine experience

    Domäne Wachau is located in one of the world’s most stunning vineyard landscapes just below the Dürnstein castle ruins where Richard the Lionhearted was once held captive. The friendly, knowledgeable staff guides you through wine tastings from the valley’s best vineyards in their stunning tasting room, open 7 days a week.

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    Glatt & Verkehrt

    Every year since 1997 artists from all over the world have been coming to Krems and vicinity to explore their own musical roots in an innovative, off-beat, and often surprising manner.

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    Grafenegg Music Festival

    The combination of a historic castle, culinary pleasures, modern architecture, and world-class performances makes the Grafenegg Music Festival a delight for all senses.

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    Cooking with Toni Mörwald

    Savor Austrian culture with star chef Toni Mörwald and learn to create Austrian culinary specialties. Toni leads you through a fun and memorable course with charming anecdotes, tips and tricks. With the help of a recipe folder, DVD, and wine-pairing advice you can share the mouthwatering experience with friends at home.

    Learn to cook with Toni Moerwald...
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    Hotel Veltlin © Hotel Veltlin

    Wine & Wellness at Hotel Veltlin

    Far from the noise and hectic of a busy lifestyle, yet only a scenic hour’s drive north of Vienna is an idyllic, rural landscape that hugs the border of the Czech Republic. This sleepy corner of Austria features rolling vineyard hills, asparagus plantations, and a sparse few farming villages. Set in this rustic landscape is a peaceful oasis: the 4-star Hotel Veltlin and the Veltlinerland golf course in Poysdorf.

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    Main square in Retz © Tourismusverband Retz

    Retz' secret underground Labyrinth

    Discover the colorful history of a city whose wealth and culture is built around the wine trade. Three levels and 14 miles of wine cellar tunnels comprise a complex network under the city.

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    Lower Austria’s Wine Festival Season

    Rustic wine cellar festivals and boisterous food and wine celebrations. Or luxurious seven course menus in elegant gourmet restaurants and glamorous gala evenings. Tour by bike, foot, car or boat. Whatever your preference, there is a choice of 800 delicious events during the Lower Austria Fall Wine Festival and it is easy to plan.

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    Poppy field in Lower Austria

    Mohndorf

    A 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.

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    Owners of Nikolaihof © Weinmarketing

    Restaurant Nikolaihof

    “Grüner Veltliner is the last of the great European white wine grapes.” So observed Terry Theise, the esteemed US wine connoisseur and importer. The popular wine is indeed a highlight of its native Niederösterreich -- and nowhere more so than at Nikolaihof.

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    Schloss Hof Gardens © Schloss Hof, Lois Lammerhuber

    Schloss Hof

    One of the most beautiful baroque buildings in the world, Prince Eugene’s summer palace, Schloss Hof, has recently been brought back to life.

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    Bike from Castles to Vineyards

    For experienced bikers and novices alike, there can be no more serene or memorable experience of Austria's wine hotspots than breezing along the marvelous “Rieden Tour Süd” bike trail. With the wind your hair, you'll wend your way from wine village to breathtaking castle to renowned winery, while making leisurely stops and sampling local treats.

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    Wein.Sinn: A Wine Discovery Tour

    The Winzer Krems winery invites you to to discover the fascination of wine. “SANDGRUBE 13 Wein.Sinn” leads you on an 8-station trail to experience wine and gain valuable insights.

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    Enjoy a Vineyard Brunch

    Perched on the edge of the loess precipice called the Wagram, seemingly suspended in the blue sky is a cool green shimmering glass structure. From the inside, the new regional wine event center called Weritas hovers directly into the surrounding vineyards. Dark walnut, pale creamy leather, and plenty of sunlight comprise a warm and friendly greeting in the restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.

    Enjoy a brunch in the vinyards...
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    The Loisium in Langenlois © Österreich Werbung / Horvath

    A New Shrine to Austrian Wine

    The striking cubic structure of the LOISIUM World of Wine possesses the same grandeur as the historic shrines, abbeys, and palaces that dot the Danube’s pastoral valleys. A hybrid of interactive museum and wine cellar, this architectural destination is an exciting way to expand your knowledge and deepen your appreciation of wine.

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