Wachau Wine Spring

Win tickets for more than 100 wineries

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The Wachau, a jewel of the Austrian wine landscape, invites you to the annual Wine Spring, which not only marks the beginning of the wine season, but also represents a milestone in sustainability. With the "Krone" you and your companion can be part of this celebration of Wachau wine culture. 

On May 4 and 5, more than 100 wineries will open their doors to the public to present the Wachau's first sustainably certified vintage. Visitors can look forward to a variety of wines in the Steinfeder®, Federspiel® and Smaragd® categories, all of which bear the "Nachhaltig Austria" seal.

This year is particularly noteworthy as all the wines are certified sustainable by Vinea Wachau, an association that ensures the protection of the Wachau region. This not only means that the grapes are harvested by hand without the use of chemical additives, but also that environmentally friendly and resource-conserving viticulture is practiced. This is an important step for the Wachau region, which is thus underlining its pioneering role in Austrian wine production.

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International and local wine culture combined
In addition to local wines, guest winemakers from Germany will also enrich the event. Winegrowers from the Mosel, Nahe and Rheingau winegrowing regions will present their wines, rounding off the tasting program. This provides an excellent opportunity to explore and compare the diversity of the wine regions.

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The event is not only a feast for wine connoisseurs, but also a cultural highlight. The legendary Steinfeder Night takes place on Saturday, May 4, at Spitz Castle and promises a night full of enjoyment and entertainment. In addition, many wine taverns and restaurants throughout the Wachau are open and offer culinary specials that perfectly complement the wines.

Sustainability and comfort

A comprehensive transport concept has been developed to ensure a sustainable and comfortable visit. There are regular bus connections, Danube ferries and even a train that takes visitors directly to the heart of the Wine Spring.

The use of all shuttles is free with the Weinfrühling wristband, which is available for €30.

Take part and win
The "Krone" is giving away 6x2 tickets for the Wachau Wine Spring including the Wine Spring Ribbon, which transports you comfortably from winery to winery. Simply fill in the form below and with a little luck you will be one of the winners. 

Do you want to increase your chances of winning? Then subscribe to the Lower Austria newsletter of the "Krone" and not only receive the latest news from the Lower Austria editorial team of the "Krone" from Monday to Friday, but also double your chance of winning. The closing date for entries is April 22, 09:00. Further information and the conditions of participation can be found here. 

The competition is closed. Thank you for the numerous entries.