GRINZLAND

The word “heuriger” means “this year”. The history of Heuriger dates back to the 18th century, when Emperor Joseph II in 1784 issued a permit to wine growers to sell their own wine and juices at their premises.

 

Initially a Heuriger was a simple tavern, located near the vineyards, where winemakers served their wine and offered simple food. Now Heurigen offer wine, a traditional self-service buffet along with à la carte menus and can be located close to the vineyards. Buschenschank is a wine tavern where a winegrower serves his products – wine, beverages, cold dishes.  The name goes back to the old tradition of hanging  a pine twig, the so-called "Buschen", above the entrance during  opening hours.

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Traditionally Heurigen and Buschenschänke work for a  limited period of time in the year, but nowadays some of them are open all year round. Heurigen and Buschenschänke mark their opening by placing “Buschen” and the words  "Ausg'steckt!".

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Each Heuriger/Buschenschank has its own individual and amazing atmosphere. Wooden tables with benches inside and under chestnut trees in the garden, old photos, graphics and paintings by local artists, everyday objects of past centuries, old equipment for the production of wine – all this makes each Heuriger quite unique.

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The most important thing is of course the wine, carefully produced by the winemaker, and the food – meats, cheeses, salads, and bread.

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Do not miss the Heuriger's traditional live music, which is called Schrammel, usually a trio: violin, accordion, guitar - great fun and very soulful.