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Enjoy the incredible atmosphere of an old wine village, be fascinated by and learn about the numerous
historical mysteries, try the delicious local wine and home-cooked fresh food in a traditional Heurigen, listen to the beautiful sounds of live Schrammel music, admire the magnificent sights and breath-taking scenery, breathe in the fresh country air, and take a trip into and explore the vineyards.
The first mention of
Grinzing dates back to 1114. Today Grinzing still preserves the charm of an 18th century village. The history of the district is full of myths and ancient legends.
Grinzing and its surrounding areas have centuries-old traditions of wine making. Since the middle ages winegrowers have been selling wine in Heurigen, located near the vineyards.
The magnificent natural beauty of Grinzing has attracted many prominent well-known people, such as Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, Gogol, Mahler, Einstein, Freud, and Pippal to stay or visit it.
The Vienna woods lie on the edge of Grinzing, a truly wonderful recreation area, where one can enjoy the trees, greenery, meadows, its wildlife, and the views of superb landscapes and Vienna.
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History
The History of Grinzing and its surrounding areas is full of legends and myths. The first mention of Grinzing dates back to 1114 when the village came into the possession of the noble house Grinzinger who built the Trummelhof, which you still can see in Cobenzelgasse, 30. This court was built on top of Roman ruins, so the history of this place starts long before, in Roman times. Even now one can see Roman ruins in the surrounding areas of Grinzing.
In the Middle Ages the town was mainly inhabited by farmers, wine makers and day laborers who served the monasteries and the rich Viennese. Grinzing as well as Vienna suffered greatly from the Turkish troops in 1529 and 1683, it was destroyed by fire in 1604, and damaged during Napoleon's invasion in 1809. Nevertheless Grinzing was rebuilt and has developed into a better area than its neighbouring districts.
The church of Grinzing, which you can see on the main street started being built in 1426 and recieved the status of a parish church in 1783.
The year 1784 is another important milestone in the history of Grinzing, as in this year Emperor Joseph II exempted wine sales from tax, which resulted in the region flourishing as most households were involved in wine production.
In 1892 Grinzing was included in the city of Vienna.
Wine
Vienna is the only capital in the world, which has vast vineyards within the city borders, and Grinzing is known as one of the best wine regions of Vienna. Viticulture is many centuries history. The first grape vines were imported here by the Romans. Winegrowers sold new wine in Heurigen (small drinking establishments, located near the vineyards).
During the reign of Emperor Joseph II Grinzing became well-known as a region of Heurigen.
The most popular local wines are Grüner Vetliner, Wiener Gemischter Satz, Riesling, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muskateller, Traminer, Rosé, Zweigelt, and Cabernet / Merlot.
Every year the 19th District of Vienna arranges wine tasting.
2024 Wine Competition
Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC
3. Platz Muth 23
3. Platz Uhler Reisenberg 23
2. Platz Mayer am Pfarrplatz 23
1. Platz F. M. Mayer 23
Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC Lage
3. Platz Kroiss Ried Mitterberg 23
1. Platz Cobenzl Ried Steinberg 1 ÖTW 22
1. Platz Wolf Ried Reissern 23
Grüner Veltliner
2. Platz Kross 23
2. Platz Mayer am Pfarrplatz 23
1. Wailand Ried Mitterberg 23
Riesling
3. Fuhrgassl-Huber Muschelkalk Nussberg 22
3. Kroiss Alte Reben Sievering 23
2. Muth Rosengarten 22
1. Taschler Rheinriesling / Ried Nussberger Langteufel 23
Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, Neubürger
3. F. M. Mayer Weißburgunder / 23
1. Cobenzl Weißburgunder / Reisenberg 22
1. Wolff Weißburgunder / Leonie Ried Hofstadt
Chardonnay
3. Stift Klosterneuburg 23
2. Rotes Haus Nussberg 22
1. F. M. Mayer Francisco Miguel 23
Sauvignon Blanc
2. Fuhrgassl-Huber Quintessenz 22
1. Mayer am Pfarrplatz 23
Gschmackige Sorten
3. Platz Stift Klosterneuburg Gelber Muskateller / 23
3. Platz Uhler Gelber Muskateller / Reisenberg 23
2. Fuhrgassl-Huber Roter Muskateller / 23
1. Fuhrgassl-Huber Traminer Quintessenz ungefiltert / 21
Gereifte Weine
3. Platz Müller Pinot Blanc / Ried Hungerberg 21
3. Platz Fuhrgassl-Huber Riesling / Ried Preussen 1 ÖTW 21
1. Platz F. M. Mayer Gemischter Satz / Nussberg 22
1. Platz Uhler Grüner Vetliner Reserve / Reisenberg 20
Rosé
3. Platz Windischbauer PIWI Le Petit Charmeur 23
2. Platz Wailand Zweigelt Rose / Ried Hungerberg 23
1. Platz Muth Wiener Rose 23
Raritäten, Weiße Cuvee, PIWI
3. Platz Fuhrgassl-Huber Burgundercuvee Handwerk 23
2. Platz Uhler Burgundercuvee-Grinzinger Kirchturm / Ried Ring 22
2. Platz Fuhrgassl-Huber Sauvignon-Chardonnay Sandstein / Neuberg 23
Schaumwein, Sekt, Frizzante
3. Platz Mayer am Pfarrplatz Sekt Brut
3. Platz Zimmermann Sekt 21
2. Platz Fuhrgassl-Huber Pinot Monte Neiberie
1. Platz Fuhrgassl-Huber Brut Reserve 20
Zweigelt
1. Platz Fuhrgassl-Huber Selection 19
2. Kroiss Ried Hackenberg 21
Pinot Noir
3. Platz Stift Klosterneuburg 22
2. Platz Stift Klosterneuburg Reserve Ried Raflerjoch 22
1. Platz Mayer am Pfarrplatz Nussberg 21
Cuvee
3. Platz Hengl-Haselbrunner Merlot 21
2. Platz Hengl-Haselbrunner Cuvee Charlotte 21
1. Fuhrgassl-Huber Rebecca / Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot 18
Bester Wein
Cobenzl Wiener Gemischter Satz / Ried Steinberg 1 ÖTW 22
Wolff Wiener Gemischter Satz / Ried Reissern 23
Art & Culture
The beauty of Grinzing has attracted many prominent people. Musicians, writers, scientists, painters, artists like Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, Gogol, Mahler, Einstein, Freud, Pippal, and many others have visited Grinzing or lived here and created their masterpieces.
Beethoven was composing his Pastoral Symphony, when he stayed here in 1808 at house No. 64 on Grinzinger Straße.
Many painters, such as Pippal and Rothang, depicted Grinzing in their works of art.
The region is remarkable for its architecture. In Grinzingerstrasse you can see a number of Biedermeier houses. In Hohe Warte there are houses, designed by Josef Hoffman: Villa Moser-Moll, Villa Spitzer, Villa Ast, etc.
The Parish Church of Grinzing is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture from the 15th century.
Grinzing's Nature and Vienna Woods
Grinzing is famous for its landscapes and incredible nature - Vienna woods, hills, vineyards, meadows, etc. The first mention of the Vienna woods is from the ancient Greeks, the Romans spoke of the healing power of the local nature. And in the18th century this region was more well known for health spas than for wine.
Hiking and biking trips are very popular. Heurigen and viewing points are situated along the trails where you can have a rest and enjoy the spectacular views. Vienna woods give a real feeling of wildlife and its possible to see various species of birds and butterflies, emerald lizards, foxes, hares, squirrels, etc.
Today people come to Grinzing to enjoy nature, fresh air, and to do a variety of sports.
