Hauerkrone procession
Visitors line the street to watch villagers in traditional costume carry the wreath; it is a communal event, and outsiders may respectfully observe from roadside
Neustift Church Fair & Heurigen Festival
Neustifter Kirtag
Vienna, Austria
Aug 20 - 23, 2026Expected
Each August the old winegrowing suburb of Neustift am Walde in Vienna's 19th district holds its multi-day Kirtag, a folk festival rooted in the heritage of its vineyards and Heurigen taverns. Wine, music, and the easy pleasures of the wine-tavern fill the village streets at the edge of the city.
Key moments
Hiatabam raising ceremony
Onlookers gather as villagers erect the pole; it is a major traditional ritual, and guests are welcome to watch quietly
Where it happens
Rathstraße
Vienna, Austria
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Plan the timing
Traditional dress (optional)
Read the local rhythm
German language can help
Respect local boundaries
Understanding of local wine culture
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
Reviewed mediaLOCAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Neustift Church Fair & Heurigen Festival
Neustifter Kirtag
Vienna, Austria
Each August the old winegrowing suburb of Neustift am Walde in Vienna's 19th district holds its multi-day Kirtag, a folk festival rooted in the heritage of its vineyards and Heurigen taverns. Wine, music, and the easy pleasures of the wine-tavern fill the village streets at the edge of the city.
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Aug 20 - 23, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
Neustift am Walde is a historic winegrowing suburb of Vienna, and the Kirtag reflects its heritage. Since the mid-18th century, local vintners have celebrated the end of harvest with this church fair (Kirtag). In 2020, UNESCO recognized elements of the Neustifter Kirtag (the raising of the vine pole 'Hiatabam' and the Hauerkrone procession) as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The fair reinforces communal identity as Vienna's 'ca...
Key moments to know
Hauerkrone procession
Visitors line the street to watch villagers in traditional costume carry the wreath; it is a communal event, and outsiders may respectfully observe from roadside
Hiatabam raising ceremony
Onlookers gather as villagers erect the pole; it is a major traditional ritual, and guests are welcome to watch quietly
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Traditional dress (optional)
Read the local rhythm
German language can help
Respect local boundaries
Understanding of local wine culture
Photo with care
Guests should be respectful, joining merriment with locals but not interrupting formal processions.
Essentials at a glance
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Aug 20 - 23, 2026
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City / Area
Vienna
Vienna (Neustift am Walde)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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