Frau genießt Wein mit Blick auf Weinberge

Retz and surroundings

Where fine wine plays the leading role

In Retz and surroundings, the north-western tip of the Lower Austrian Weinviertel, the mild and dry climate allows the art of viticulture to flourish.

The conditions here have always been ideal for pressing high-quality grape juice. Fermented and matured in barrels, its flavour reflects the diverse, harmonious hilly landscape.

Wine culture has been a tradition here for many centuries. Simple-looking “cellar houses”, built into the loess soil along romantic cellar lanes, bear characteristic witness to this.

The Retzer region has a whole range of other wine-related attractions to offer, such as Austria’s largest wine cellar with multimedia show and the oldest barrel in Austria, the most beautiful wine cellar lane in the Weinviertel, wine shops, cheerful wine festivals and much more.

Weinreben mit frischem Laub in einem Weinberg

Sightseeing

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Ein Paar erkundet einen historischen Tunnel mit kunstvollen Wandreliefs.

Retz adventure cellar

Discover Austria’s largest wine cellar with a multimedia show in the underground labyrinth of Retz: 21 km long and up to 30 metres deep. Since the town was founded in 1279, the citizens of Retz have stored their most precious treasure – Retz wine – in the 30 metre-thick layer of sea sand.

Group tours are possible at any time by prior arrangement.

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Historische Windmühle umgeben von rosa Blumen

Retz windmill

Austria’s only operational flour mill can be seen from afar above the town, on the eastern slope of the Bohemian Massif. This narrow transition zone, which stretches from Znojmo to Krems as the Manhartsberg, presents itself here in a particularly beautiful landscape.

The Retz windmill stands in the centre of this landscape conservation area, which alternates between vineyards and islands of dry grassland.

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Eine klassische Laterne mit einer brennenden Kerze steht auf einem Gehweg.

Retz night watchman tour

If you want to find out interesting and curious facts about life in the Middle Ages, accompany our night watchman on his tour of the wine town of Retz.

Explore the town of Retz with our night watchman and see the romantic streets and buildings illuminated for the night. Listen to exciting stories from the past and experience the town from a different perspective.

Guided tours for groups of 10 or more are available at any time by prior arrangement.

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Gemäuer mit Treppe und Laternen in einer historischen Stadt

Discovery tour through the walled town of Retz

We take you on an exciting journey of discovery! Churches, towers, impressive town houses: they are stone witnesses to centuries of history. This guided tour takes you on an exciting journey through the past.

Explore the walled town of Retz and learn about its moving history. Discover the imposing town walls of the wine town of Retz, which are still impressively preserved in many places.

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A panoramic view of a lush green landscape featuring a winding river, trees, and hills under a cloudy sky.

Thayatal National Park

The Thayatal is one of the most beautiful and impressive valleys in Europe. The Thayatal is located in northern Lower Austria directly on the state border with the Czech Republic.

In the Czech Republic, the Podyjí National Park was established at the Dyje in 1991. On the Austrian side, the Thaya Valley National Park was established in 1999; the smallest national park area in Austria covers around 13 km².

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Innenansicht eines Mineralienmuseums mit Ausstellungsregalen voller bunter Mineralien und Kristalle.

Amethyst World Maissau

The largest exposed amethyst vein in the world! Amethyst is a mystical gemstone with a very special significance due to its unmistakable violet colour and mysterious history. This global rarity – the banded amethyst of Maissau – forms the centrepiece of Amethyst World Maissau, the family adventure world that is open all year round.

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Nahaufnahme eines Fahrradscheinwerfers mit glänzendem Chrom

Bicycle museum

The bicycle museum was created on the initiative of Mr Fritz Hurtl with the help of volunteers under the Schüttkasten in Gatterburg Castle.

The exhibition covers the history of bicycles from 1820 onwards.

On display are a running bike, a pedal crank bike, a steam tricycle (model) with original drawings, plus the history of the inventor, as well as a penny-farthing and low bikes up to the present day.

There are also interesting bicycle pictures, advertising boards, bicycle parts and descriptions.

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Ein nostalgisches Navigationsset bestehend aus einer Uhr, einem Stift und einem nautischen Karte.

South Moravian Museum

Founded in 1878, the museum manages several permanent expositions in Znojmo and the surrounding area. There is a historical exposition and a lapidarium in Znojmo Castle with a valuable rotunda of St Mary and St Catherine.

The Minorite Monastery houses scientific, archaeological and numismatic collections as well as a unique collection of oriental weapons. The museum also manages Cornštejn Castle and the P. Diviš Memorial in Přímětice.

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Blick auf den historischen Marktplatz mit dem gelben Gebäude und dem Uhrturm

Town hall tower

A narrow spiral staircase with 128 steps leads up to the 30 metre-high Türmerstube. Enjoy a marvellous view of the wine town of Retz from the gallery!

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Rot-orange Lokomotive des Reblausexpress auf einem Gleis.

Phylloxera Express

The Reblaus Express is considered “the most beautiful connection between the Weinviertel and Waldviertel” and runs for 40 kilometres between Retz and Drosendorf. The route offers marvellous views of vineyards, forests, ponds and picturesque villages as well as ten stations to discover.

The nostalgic, dark green wagons with open platforms are pulled by a diesel locomotive, while the Heurigen wagon serves regional specialities and wines directly on the square. Bicycles can be taken along free of charge in the bicycle carriage. A free audio guide provides information about the sights along the route, making the journey an unforgettable experience of nature, culinary delights and culture.

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Retzer wine region

The Weinviertel Wine Route experience has many facets: 132 eventful kilometres connect the regions of Schmidatal, Retz surroundings, Pulkautal and Hollabrunn surroundings, opening up a landscape in which harmony and diversity become a feast for all the senses. Wine accompanies the route, especially Grüner Veltliner at a high level and in seductive variety.

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Hände halten frische, grüne Trauben im Weinberg

Zwei Gläser Weißwein stoßen in einem Weinberg bei Sonnenuntergang an

Active in the Weinviertel

Sporty and ambitious or leisurely and relaxed – everyone gets their money’s worth around Retz. The options for exploring the region by bike are varied and, like the region’s wines, close to nature and well developed. But where you can cycle well, you can also hike well! For all those who want to feel the rhythm of the Weinviertel not just in their pedals but under their soles, there are of course just as many options.

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Zwei Fahrradfahrer in einem Weinberg, lächelnd und einen Snack genießend.

Drei Personen spazieren durch eine Weinplantage unter blauem Himmel

Events

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Elegantes weißes Suppenteller mit cremiger Suppe und dekorativem Element auf Holztisch

Wine enjoyment & culinary delights

at Althof Retz

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