Things To Do In Perchtoldsdorf

Perchtoldsdorf is a small town in Lower Austria, located about sixteen kilometers south of Vienna. Its wine culture, beautiful surroundings and ancient sites are well known. Perchtoldsdorf offers the following as possible activities:

• Discover the medieval castle Burg Perchtoldsdorf, from the 11th century. Until the Turks partly destroyed it in the 16th and 17th centuries, several duchesses of the Habsburg dynasty lived there. Nowadays, it serves as a cultural center for events such as shows, concerts and celebrations. Stroll through the castle grounds, marvel at the architecture and soak up the views of the city and hills.
• Explore the approximately 60 hectare Perchtoldsdorfer Heide dry meadow nature reserve. Among the many endangered species of plants and animals it is home to are birds, butterflies and orchids. Hiking, horse riding or having a picnic in this stunning location will give you a stunning perspective of Vienna.
• Discover the life and work of the eminent composer Hugo Wolf, born in 1860 in Perchtoldsdorf. His musical instruments, documents and personal effects are kept in the Hugo Wolf Haus museum. Additionally, you can listen to his songs and learn about his influence on music history.
• Taste the rich wine culture of the town of Perchtoldsdorf, which has a long heritage of producing exceptional wines. The wine council and museum located in the historically significant Weinrat-Haus can be visited. Serving wine and snacks, Buschenschank is a rustic tavern. Here you can also taste local wines. You can also take part in the annual September wine hiking event, Weinwandertag.
• Discover the historic sites of Perchtoldsdorf: the Rathaus, a late Gothic town hall from the 15th century; the Dreifaltigkeitssäule, a baroque column honoring the plague of 1713; the Spitalskirche, a 14th-century hospital church; the Pfarrkirche, a parish church with a Romanesque tower and a Gothic nave; and Kreuzweg Hochberg, a crossroads leading to a hill with panoramic views.