Domäne Wachau Vinothek ★ 4.7
The modernly designed vinotheque beneath the baroque Kellerschlössel in Dürnstein stocks the complete Domäne Wachau range. Guided cellar tours run Fridays at 14:00 and Saturdays at 11:00 from April to October.
A guide to tasting rooms in Wachau.
Tasting Rooms in Wachau
Salon 77 - Nikolaihof Wachau ★ 4.8
The on-estate tasting salon at Austria's oldest biodynamic winery, operating by Demeter principles since 1971. Open Wednesday to Saturday for walk-in tastings of current vintages plus rare back-vintages from the Resereve Cellar.
Weingut Emmerich Knoll Tasting Room ★ 4.9
The stylish tasting room in a new cellar building directly opposite the historic Knoll family home in Unterloiben. The Knoll family personally guides visitors through benchmark Smaragd Rieslings and Veltliners from the Kellerberg and Schutt vineyards.
Weingut F.X. Pichler Tasting Room ★ 4.9
The sleek modern winery of F.X. Pichler sits among the terraced vineyards just outside Oberloiben. Tastings are strictly by prior appointment at this pilgrimage destination for serious Austrian wine collectors.
Weingut Pichler-Krutzler Tasting Room ★ 4.7
State-of-the-art cellar embedded in a restored medieval estate at the entrance to the Wachau. Elisabeth Pichler-Krutzler's precise Smaragd whites from the Ried Ried Kellerberg and Loibenberg vineyards are poured in the quiet tasting room.
Winzer Krems Sandgrube 13 ★ 4.4
The flagship tasting space of the Winzer Krems cooperative, the largest wine producer in Lower Austria. The immersive Sandgrube 13 Wein.Sinn experience moves through eight interactive cellar stations culminating in a 4-D film. Open Monday to Saturday.
Taste Krems - Weingut Stadt Krems ★ 4.5
A joint tasting experience operated by Weingut Stadt Krems (founded 1452) and Weingut Stift Göttweig (founded 1083) in the historic Stadtgraben cellar. Two structured programmes pair wines from both estates with artisanal regional foods.
Vinothek Thal Wachau ★ 4.4
The communal wine shop of 14 Weißenkirchen winegrowers. A different member producer pours daily from April to October, making this the most practical tasting stop for the central Wachau without booking ahead.
Weingut Stift Göttweig Tasting Room ★ 4.6
The farm-gate tasting room of the Benedictine Stift Göttweig, founded 1083 and commanding sweeping views over the Danube Valley. The abbey has produced wine continuously for over 900 years; the cellar experience tour links viniculture history with current releases.
Weingut Tegernseerhof ★ 4.7
Martin Mittelbach's fifth-generation estate in Unterloiben, dating more than 1,000 years. The peaceful courtyard tasting room lets visitors sample the current Smaragd and Federspiel range directly with the family.
Domäne Wachau Kellerschlössl Heuriger ★ 4.6
The pop-up Heuriger tavern in the baroque Kellerschlössel garden, open on select summer weekends. Guests enjoy the full Domäne Wachau portfolio alongside regional charcuterie with a view over the iconic Kellerberg Riesling terraces.
Weinhimmel Wein & Genuss ★ 4.4
A wine boutique and tasting bar in central Krems with more than 200 Austrian and international wines. Winemaker Wolfgang Gansdorfer runs themed tastings with truffle, ham and cheese accompaniments; a regional standout for browsing and walk-in pours.
Steigenberger Smaragd Wine Bar & Vinotheque ★ 4.3
The hotel wine bar at Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems, positioned on a vineyard rise with panoramic views of the Wachau UNESCO landscape. The Smaragd bar and vinotheque curate a focused selection of regional Vinea Wachau producers alongside international wines.
W.E.R.O. Wine Shop ★ 4.3
A curated wine boutique on the main street of Spitz featuring artisanal Vinea Wachau producers across six estates. The compact shop focuses exclusively on Grüner Veltliner and Riesling in the Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd classifications.
Boutiquehotel WeinSpitz Vinotheque - Weingut Donabaum ★ 4.6
The floor-to-ceiling glass vinotheque and wine lounge in Weingut Donabaum's boutique hotel, overlooking the Setzberg vineyard. Martin and Alexandra Donabaum's Smaragd whites from the Strawanzer vineyard are the centrepiece of the tasting list.
Leopold Weinbar & Vinothek ★ 4.4
A wine bar and vinothek in the heart of Krems, open Monday to Saturday from 16:00 until midnight. More than 100 labels from Wachau, Kamptal, Kremstal, Traisental and Wagram are poured at vinothek prices alongside a warm kitchen until late.
Tasting Rooms in Wachau, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Wachau for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Wachau is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Wachau estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Wachau cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Wachau tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Wachau?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Wachau rewards trust.