Founded1872
NeighbourhoodDürnstein

Tip: One of two Dürnstein locations; stock matches the Steinertor flagship shop. The Wachauer Gold Marillenlikör (the Austrian state coat of arms holder) is a signature purchase.

Location

Address: 3601 Dürnstein, Austria, Wachau

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Wieser Wachau - Dürnstein Shop ★ 4.2

Dürnstein

One of two Dürnstein retail outlets of Wieser Wachau, the Wösendorf farm distillery. Sells the full range of Wieser apricot spirits, preserves, single-origin coffee and natural cosmetics. Convenient walk-in retail during the Dürnstein visitor season.

Tip: A second Dürnstein location exists; both are part of the Wieser Wachau network with headquarters at Hauptstraße 13, Wösendorf. Phone: +43 2715 2544.

Domäne Wachau - Wachauer Marillenbrand ★ 4.5

Founded 1938Dürnstein

The estate distillery of Domäne Wachau produces a noble, clear Marillenbrand distilled from sweet ripe Wachau apricots grown on the estate's south-bank orchards. The apricot brandy is available at the Vinothek shop alongside the estate wines.

Tip: The Marillenbrand can be purchased directly from the Vinothek shop at cellar-door prices; the apricot brandy pairs with a vineyard picnic from the estate's Wine.Vineyard.Picnic programme.

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Wieser Wachau - Dürnstein Shop ★ 4.2

Dürnstein

One of two Dürnstein retail outlets of Wieser Wachau, the Wösendorf farm distillery. Sells the full range of Wieser apricot spirits, preserves, single-origin coffee and natural cosmetics. Convenient walk-in retail during the Dürnstein visitor season.

Tip: A second Dürnstein location exists; both are part of the Wieser Wachau network with headquarters at Hauptstraße 13, Wösendorf. Phone: +43 2715 2544.

Bailoni - Erste Wachauer Marillen-Destillerie ★ 4.7

Founded 1872Krems-Stein

Austria's first Wachau apricot distillery, operating in Krems-Stein since 1872. Uses triple distillation of ripe Wachauer Marille apricots from 1,500 estate trees; awarded the Austrian State Coat of Arms in 1977. Tours available from 15 persons by appointment.

Tip: The Steinertor shop (Schwedengasse 2, Krems) offers walk-in tastings and the Apricot Lounge serving dumplings; the distillery in Krems-Stein runs guided production tours by appointment.

Destillerie Markus Wieser - Wieser Wachau ★ 4.4

Wösendorf

A premium Wachau fruit distillery in Wösendorf producing Marille schnapps from locally sourced apricots in traditional copper stills. The extended product range includes apricot eau-de-vie, liqueurs, home-roasted single-origin coffee, jams and natural cosmetics from the apricot kernel.

Tip: Additional outlets in Dürnstein and Krems (Obere Landstraße 28) for walk-in retail; farm shop at Wösendorf headquarters. Phone: +43 2715 2544.

Marillenhof - Destillerie Kausl ★ 4.3

Mühldorf / Spitzer Graben

A farm distillery at the end of the Spitzer Graben where the Wachau World Heritage region borders the Waldviertel plateau. The entire Wachau apricot experience is offered on-site: jam, brandy, nectar, liqueur and frizzante in a guided farm tour.

Tip: Located on the old Roman road in Ötz, accessible on the Wachau heritage trail; one of the most authentic apricot-distillery farm visits in the region.

Reisetbauer Quality Distillery ★ 4.7

Founded 1994Kirchberg-Thening (Upper Austria, 45 min from Krems)

An artisan distillery founded by Hans Reisetbauer in 1994. The completely rebuilt 2019 facility near Linz is energy self-sufficient. Wachau apricots feature in the flagship eau-de-vie range alongside Williams pear and plum. Distillery open to visitors.

Tip: Located in Kirchberg-Thening, Upper Austria, about 45 minutes from Krems. Phone: +43 7221 63690. The full spirits portfolio includes Blue Gin, whisky and vodka alongside the acclaimed fruit brandies.

Domäne Wachau - Wachauer Marillenbrand ★ 4.5

Founded 1938Dürnstein

The estate distillery of Domäne Wachau produces a noble, clear Marillenbrand distilled from sweet ripe Wachau apricots grown on the estate's south-bank orchards. The apricot brandy is available at the Vinothek shop alongside the estate wines.

Tip: The Marillenbrand can be purchased directly from the Vinothek shop at cellar-door prices; the apricot brandy pairs with a vineyard picnic from the estate's Wine.Vineyard.Picnic programme.

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