Cycling Through Austria’s Flavors: Vineyards and Breweries
Pair every ride with a taste of Austria—vineyard stops, brewery tours, and authentic flavors woven into your cycling holiday.
Cycling in Austria isn’t just about stunning scenery and historic towns—it’s also about discovering the flavors that define each region.
From crisp Grüner Veltliner in the Wachau Valley to hearty lagers in Salzburg and Tyrol, Austria’s wine and beer culture is deeply tied to the landscapes you’ll ride through. A bike tour here offers the rare chance to pair world-class cycling with tastings at family-run wineries, centuries-old breweries, and cultural landmarks.
Our team has curated 2 lists for your convenience of choice. Here are some of our favorite wineries and breweries that can enrich any bike trip in Austria.
Our Top 5 Wineries List
Domäne Wachau
Set in the heart of Dürnstein, Domäne Wachau is a cooperative of nearly 250 growers, producing some of the region’s most iconic Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Terraced vineyards climb steeply above the Danube, making the ride there just as memorable as the tasting. Guided cellar tours explain the Wachau’s unique microclimate and soils, while tastings on the terrace offer sweeping valley views.
You’ll ride past this estate on the Danube Cycle Path: Passau to Vienna, where vineyard stops blend seamlessly into your journey.
Weingut Stadt Krems
Operating since 1452, Stadt Krems is one of Austria’s oldest city wineries, right at the gateway of the Wachau. Their focus on Riesling and Grüner Veltliner has earned international acclaim, while the vaulted historic cellars showcase centuries of tradition. Its city-center location makes it an effortless cultural stop for cyclists finishing a Danube ride.
This winery is a rewarding finale on the Danube Cycle Path: Vienna to Budapest, linking culture and taste at the end of a ride.
Weingut Esterházy
The Esterházy family has been tied to Austrian wine since the 17th century, and their modern winery in Trausdorf continues the tradition with sleek architecture and refined blends. Known especially for Blaufränkisch and other reds, it represents the warmer, sunnier side of Austrian viticulture. Visitors can tour contemporary facilities, view art collections, and sample wines rooted in history.
Cycle through the vineyards and discover Esterházy on the Lake Neusiedl Cycling Tour, where wine and steppe landscapes define the ride.
Weingut Tement
Perched on the Slovenian border, Weingut Tement is celebrated for Sauvignon Blanc and panoramic vineyard views. The steep slopes make for dramatic scenery, while tastings in the modern glass-walled winery bring the landscape inside. Its wines reflect both tradition and innovation, making it a highlight of southern Styria’s wine route.
You’ll encounter this winery on the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path: Salzburg to Grado, a famous bike route that passes through Austria’s southern wine trails.
Weingut Salomon Undhof
This family-run estate has been crafting Riesling and Grüner Veltliner for over 200 years along the banks of the Danube. Their vineyards sit on terraced slopes of weathered stone, producing wines with minerality and elegance. Tours often include insights into the family’s winemaking history and the unique geology of the Wachau.
It’s a natural addition to any ride on the Danube Cycle Path: Vienna to Budapest, adding a taste of heritage to your trip.
Our Top 5 Breweries List
Stiegl Brewery
Founded in 1492, Stiegl is Austria’s largest privately owned brewery, blending centuries of tradition with modern craft. Visitors can tour the Stiegl Brauwelt museum, explore interactive brewing exhibits, and sample freshly tapped beers in the tasting hall. Seasonal specialties and a large beer garden make it a lively stop just outside the city.
The Tauern Cycling Tour brings you through Salzburg, where Stiegl is the perfect post-ride stop.
Eggenberg Brewery
Housed in a castle near Lake Traunsee, Eggenberg Brewery has been crafting beer since the 14th century. It’s best known for Samichlaus, one of the strongest lagers in the world, brewed only once a year. Beyond tastings, the castle setting adds architectural charm and a sense of history.
You can include this stop while exploring the Salzkammergut Lakes Cycling Holidays, with routes circling Traunsee.
Zillertal Bier
Based in Zell am Ziller, Zillertal Bier is the oldest family-owned brewery in Tyrol, with roots going back to 1500. Its beers are brewed using alpine spring water, giving them a distinctive mountain character. The brewery welcomes guests with guided tours, hearty Tyrolean fare, and a traditional tavern atmosphere.
Cyclists on the Tyrol Cycling Holidays: Innsbruck to Bolzano can enjoy this brewery as part of their alpine adventure.
Villacher Brewery
Villacher has been brewing since 1858 and remains the best-known beer in Carinthia. Its crisp lagers and pilsners are staples in local taverns and festivals across the region. The brewery itself offers guided tours and tastings within walking distance of central Villach.
It’s an easy highlight to enjoy on the Carinthian Lakes Bike Tour, with plenty of refreshing options after a lakeside ride.
Ottakringer Brewery
Vienna’s Ottakringer Brewery is both a historic institution and a hub for the city’s craft beer movement. Founded in 1837, it remains family-run and is known for open-air events, seasonal brews, and an authentic Viennese atmosphere. Guided tours let visitors see brewing in action before enjoying a pint in the courtyard.
On the Danube Cycle Path: Passau to Vienna or Vienna to Budapest, Ottakringer is a fitting cultural stop that combines your Austria cycling trip with one of the city’s proudest traditions.
Pairing Tips for Cyclists
Tastings are one of the great joys of cycling through Austria’s wine and beer regions, but it’s important to keep things balanced.
In Austria, the blood alcohol limit for cyclists is generally 0.8‰ (0.8 per mille), which is a higher limit than the standard 0.5‰ for drivers, so moderation is key when enjoying a glass on the road. With a little planning, you can sample local flavors safely and make them part of your cycling holiday. See more information about road rules and etiquette in Austria on our page here.
Austria’s wine taverns (Heurigen) and brewery gardens are built with cyclists in mind, offering shaded courtyards, hearty snacks, and a relaxed pace. Keep these tips in mind:
- Keep tastings light – small pours are plenty, especially midday.
- Always pair drinks with food – local favorites like Wachau apricots, alpine cheese, or fresh-baked bread help keep energy levels steady.
- Choose natural matches – Grüner Veltliner with freshwater fish, Blaufränkisch with roast meats, and Tyrolean lagers with dumplings or goulash. Read more about Austrian cuisine for cyclists.
- Save the best for last – plan major tastings at the end of your ride, when there’s no pressure to get back on the bike.
This way, wine and beer become highlights of the day rather than interruptions, adding flavor to the journey without taking away from the ride itself.
Ready to indulge in the taste of Austria?
Austria offers more than beautiful trails and cultural highlights—every region has its own flavors to discover. Whether it’s sipping Riesling by the Danube, enjoying a cold pint of Marzen after conquering an alpine climb, or exploring family-run cellars in quiet villages, these stops turn a cycling holiday into a sensory journey.
Every Austria cycling trip can be more than a ride—it can be a tasting journey too. Let us help you plan routes that combine iconic scenery with local wine and beer traditions.
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