How to Visit a Traditional Heuriger in Grinzing from Vienna Austria

Vienna is one of the few European cities with vineyards within its city limits. At the northern edge of the city, there is an old wine village called Grinzing, renowned for its Heuriger, a traditional tavern that serves local wine and homemade food.

The perfect day trip to Grinzing includes an easy uphill walk through vineyards and wooded trails, magnificent views of Vienna and the Danube, and, of course, sampling the best local wine and home-cooked food.

And getting to Grinzing from central Vienna couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is hop on a tram in the city centre and you’ll be there in 30 minutes.

So if you are travelling solo in Vienna and want to see the Austrian vineyards, then you’ll have to visit Grinzing. Keep reading and discover how to get to a traditional Heuriger in Grinzing and enjoy local wine and food. Spoiler alert: I included three Heurigen.

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What is a Heuriger?

Heuriger means “of this year”. It refers to the wine made this year and is a term describing private wine taverns that sell only their homemade wine and food.

These types of wine taverns, which serve local wine, can also be called Heurigen or Heurige bars.

Many wine taverns in southern Austria (including Grinzing) are called Buschenschanke. The name refers to the old tradition of hanging a pine twig called “Buschen” above the entrance door during opening hours.

Each Heuriger and Buschenschanke have its own unique characteristics. Some have live music, while others offer panoramic views of vineyards. However, all of them have a distinctive rustic aesthetic, which is created by using wooden tables and benches set in a garden or inside a cozy tavern.

These terms are used interchangeably. Therefore, I’ll use these terms throughout my post.

Heuriger Grinzing: what you need to know before going

Before you start your day trip to Grinzing, take a look at my Vienna solo travel guide and learn about the city first.

Here are a few additional tips for visiting Heurigens in Grinzing:

• Some Heurigen in Grinzing open between March and October. But some will open year-round.
• Check the opening hours and days before visiting a Heuriger, as many Heurigen open only on specific days, such as Wednesday to Sunday. And each Heuriger opens at different hours.
• On weekdays, start your Grinzing day trip around 1pm so you can hike, then arrive at the first Heuriger at 2pm. On weekdays, begin at 11am so you can have the first glass of wine at 12pm. 
• The hiking portion of the itinerary is not particularly difficult. I would rate it 1/10.

How to Get to Grinzing in Vienna

Several public transportation options are available to take you from central Vienna to Grinzing.

The easiest and most direct way is to take Tram D from central Vienna to Beethovengang Station in Nussdorf, which is the last stop on the tram line. This is the best route, especially for hiking up the hills of Nussdorf and Grinzing.

Tram D: from Ring/Volkstheater Station to Beethovengang Station

• Time: 30 minutes (every 7 minutes)
• Cost: €2.40 single ticket (buy from tobacco stores or underground stations and validate onboard)

Summary & Map: How to spend one day in Grinzing

There are many things to see in Grinzing, but I selected a few highlights so you can see the best of Grinzing in just one day.

Here is a summary of my 1-day itinerary in Grinzing:

1. Eichelhof Observation Deck
2. Scenic trails through the vineyards of Grinzing
3. Mayer am Nussberg
4. Heuriger Drink & Food: Gemischter Satz and Brettljause
5. Hike up to Kahlenberg
6. Kahlenberg
7. Walk downhill towards the town in Grinzing 
8. Obermann Organic Winery
9. Grinzing Village
10. Weingut-Heuriger Alter Bach-Hengl

How to Visit Heurigen in Grinzing in One Day

1. Eichelhof Observation Deck

From the tram stop, walk west on Zahnradbahnstrasse and turn right when you pass the park. Then walk up Bockkellerstrasse,turn right on Nussberggasse. At the end of the road, there is a smaller paved path on the left. This is Eichelhofstrasse. Turn left.

Follow the paved path, and it will follow the path on the right where you walk through Bockkeller-Durchlass, a historical landmark marked by two arches.

Continue up the gentle hill until you see a small flight of stairs on the right. The stairs lead to Eichelhof observation deck, which is the first viewpoint from the hiking trail. And here you can see a marvellous view of the Danube.

2. Scenic Trail through the vineyards of Grinzing

Continue walking up the paved path, and you’ll see vineyards on both sides of the trail.

Make sure you look around the vineyard and look back. You can get a good view of the vineyards with Vienna in the background.

As you walk up the hill, several Heurigen will appear along the trail.

Wieninger am Nussberg is the first Heuriger on this hiking path, featuring charming wooden benches, a modern tavern, and a breathtaking panoramic view of the vineyards. Further up the trail is Heuriger Sirbu am Nussberg, another excellent Heuriger.

While these two are excellent options for your first bevy, I’m recommending another Heuriger, which is very popular and has one of the best views of Grinzing, and that’s coming up next.

3. Mayer am Nussberg

Keep walking up the trail and you’ll see wooden benches and red chairs that are part of Mayer am Nussberg, one of the best Heuriger in Grinzing. This Heuriger is renowned for its exceptional wine, rustic charcuterie board, and stunning view of the vineyards.

Address: Kahlenberger Str. 213, 1190 Wien | Hours: 2-9pm Thursdays & Fridays; 12-9pm Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays (in good weather)

4. Heuriger Drink & Food: Gemischter Satz and Brettljause

A visit to a Heuriger is not complete without wine and food. At Mayer am Nussberg, there are plenty of options.

Try a Gemischter Satz, a white wine made from a blend of different grape varieties. This is a featured wine in Viennese vineyards. Very drinkable, light, and tasty.

I also tried a glass of the Heurigen wine with Almududler syrup and sparkling water. This one is particularly refreshing and slightly sweeter, but I quite like it.

You’ll have to pay an extra €2 first for your wineglass, but you will get back the deposit when you return your glass and the token.

As for food, a typical dish in Heuriger is the Brettljause, an Austrian meat and cheese board. At Mayer am Nussberg, order the Mayer’s Spread Board, which has salami, bacon, cheese, pepperoni, farmer’s bread and homemade mustard. The portion is quite big, though.

Order all your food and drinks, and then pick a seat with a view and take it all in. This was my favourite part of my day trip to Grinzing!

5. Hike up to Kahlenberg

After filling up your belly with good food and wine, it’s time to hike!

Get back on the hiking trail and walk uphill towards Kahlenberg, located at the summit of the hill.

There are signs along the trail, so it is pretty easy to navigate your way to the top. All you have to do is follow the paved road.

6. Kahlenberg

The top of the mountain peak is Kahlenberg, a favourite destination for visitors because of its fantastic views. I mean, just take a look at the photo! At 484 meters high, you can see all the vineyards in Grinzing, Vienna and the Danube. What’s not to love?

Besides the stunning views, there is also a viewing tower called Kronprinzessin Stefanie-Warte, as well as St. Joseph’s Church, located at the top. Otherwise, there isn’t too much to see. But the view itself is worth the trek.

And FYI – part of my itinerary covers a portion of the city hiking path 1 in Kahlenberg. If you decide to return to Kahlenberg another day, you can discover other parts of this hiking trail.

7. Walk downhill towards the town of Grinzing

Walk down the same way you walked up until you are almost back at the Heuringer. There is a path that cuts through the vineyard and down the hill – this is the path you will take.

The path continues to wind its way through various vineyards. But you don’t have to worry about being lost; there are signs along the way. And if you follow my map above, you won’t have any issues.

8. Obermann Organic Winery

When you reach a small park at the end of Krapfenwaldgasse, turn right on Cobenzlgasse. Walk about a few more minutes, and you will find Obermann Organic Winery on the right-hand side.

This organic winery has been producing wine since 2007. It features a cozy restaurant serving traditional Viennese cuisine and a lovely garden.

I included this winery in the itinerary because I couldn’t find any other organic wineries in Grinzing, and it looks interesting. So even if you are still full from the charcuterie board, you can order an organic wine and enjoy it in the garden. I had a G’spritzter bio weiß and it was delish!

Address: Cobenzlgasse 102, 1190 Wien | Hours: 4-11pm Thursdays & Fridays; 1-11pm Saturdays; 1-9pm Sundays

9. Grinzing Village

Get back on Cobenzlgasse and walk in a west direction towards the center of Grinzing village. The walk itself is quite lovely, as the area has many old, well-preserved houses dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries.

On the main road, you can see Katholische Kirche, a Roman Catholic Church, on the right. And when you veer off the main road and walk south, both Grinzing Cemetery and Katholische Kirche Kaasgraben are only a few minutes away.

10. Weingut-Heuriger Alter Bach-Hengl

On the way to the tram stop, there is another Heuriger worth mentioning. It is called Weingut-Heuriger Alter Bach-Hengl.

This Heuriger has an à la carte menu consisting of traditional Austrian dishes. Additionally, they have Schrammel music, a traditional Heuriger live music style featuring a trio of accordion, violin, and guitar playing cheerful tunes.

If you are visiting Grinzing during the winter season, this Heuriger is an excellent option for food and drinks, as the other Heurigen on the hills are closed for the season. This Heuriger is open year-round from 3pm daily and features live Viennese music from 6pm.

When you are ready to finish your day trip, continue walking on Grinzinger Strasse and find the Grinzinger Straße tram stop on Heiligenstädter Strasse so that you can take Tram D back to the center of the city.

Address: Sandgasse 7-9, 1190 Wien | Hours: 3-10:30pm; live music from 6pm

Other Things to Do around Grinzing

Besides all the things to do in Grinzing that were already mentioned in the itinerary, there are other things to see in the Grinzing area. Here are some suggestions:

1. Wien Museum Beethoven Museum – visit Ludwig van Beethoven’s former apartment, now a small museum that showcases his memorabilia. You can visit the museum at the end of this itinerary, but arrive well before 6pm.
2. Setagaya Park – named after a suburb in Tokyo, this is a very popular Japanese garden, especially in spring when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Open from March 1 to October 31.

Overview: Heuriger in Grinzing in Austria

If you are staying in Vienna for a few days, I highly recommend taking a day trip to Grinzing and see the hilly vineyards and sample local wine.

I only featured three Heurigen in my itinerary but there are over 25 Heurigen in the Grinzing area. If you google “heuriger grinzing” or “heuriger wien grinzing”, you will see search results of specific Heuriger on Google Maps.

Let me know in the comments if you are going to visit this Old Viennese wine town or if you have questions about this itinerary.

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