An evening guided torch-lit hike through the Steigenberger Hotel's own hilltop vineyard above Krems, with views of the UNESCO Wachau valley illuminated at dusk. Wine pairings at the Smaragd bar conclude the experience.
Address: Am Goldberg 2, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria, Wachau
A naturalist-guided Jeep exploration of the steep UNESCO Wachau vineyard terraces, accessing areas unreachable on foot or bicycle. The tour combines geology, viticulture history and live tasting of single-vineyard wines with views across the Danube valley.
A stand-up paddleboard session on the Danube between Dürnstein and Spitz, with the UNESCO vineyard terraces rising on both banks, followed by a winery tour and tasting at the Domäne Wachau Kellerschlössel. Combine river and vine in a single afternoon.
A structured wine weekend package at Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel that combines guided vineyard walks among Dürnstein's terraces, evening blind tastings of house-made brandies at the bar and spa treatments, with own-estate Wachau wines at every meal.
An aerial helicopter tour over the UNESCO World Heritage vineyard terraces of the Wachau, followed by a private tasting of Domäne Wachau's Smaragd Rieds at the Kellerschlössel. Reservations via the estate office.
A private Danube cruise on the yacht 'Anatole' at 25 knots from Krems to Spitz, combining on-board tasting of Domäne Wachau's portfolio with views of the UNESCO vineyard terraces from the water. Reservations via the estate office.
A self-guided Wachau vineyard picnic experience: collect a curated backpack of wines, regional snacks and a terrace blanket from the Vinothek and explore the Ried terraces between Dürnstein and Spitz at your own pace. Reservations via the estate office.
