First-day Tasting
Visitors meet winemakers, receive a tasting wristband (Band), and begin a day of wine tastings, music, and regional food at dozens of open wineries.
~10:00
Wachau Wine Spring
Wachauer Weinfrühling
Dürnstein, Austria
May 2 - 3, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each first weekend of May, the winemakers of the Wachau open their cellars for the Weinfrühling. Visitors walk a circuit of courtyards to taste the newly bottled Smaragd wines, in a celebration of the spring vintage in a UNESCO valley famed for its Riesling and Grüner Veltliner.
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Day 1 · May 2
Steinfeder Night
Special evening tastings of light 'Steinfeder' wines. The Weinhfrühling band also grants entry to this night event (available at local box offices).
~18:00
Where it happens
Weingut Nikolaihof Wachau
Dürnstein, Austria
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Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes
Read the local rhythm
Warm jacket (spring evenings can be cool)
Arrive before peak flow
Participants purchase a wristband (Band) that allows entry to participating wineries. It is...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Ticket required: €40
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Wachau Wine Spring
Wachauer Weinfrühling
Dürnstein, Austria
Each first weekend of May, the winemakers of the Wachau open their cellars for the Weinfrühling. Visitors walk a circuit of courtyards to taste the newly bottled Smaragd wines, in a celebration of the spring vintage in a UNESCO valley famed for its Riesling and Grüner Veltliner.
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About Wachau Wine Spring
The Wachau valley is a UNESCO World Heritage region famed for its wines, especially Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. Wine cultivation here dates back to medieval times. The Weinfrühling tradition marks the first public tasting of the new year's top-tier Smaragd wines. This springtime celebration of wine-opening reflects the deep link between Wachau's terroir, climate, and community identity. Typically, hundreds of local families participate, continuing a bl...
Visitors should dress casually but neatly, and be prepared for outdoor walking. Respect winery property and local customs of wine tasting.
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
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Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
The Wachau valley is a UNESCO World Heritage region famed for its wines, especially Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. Wine cultivation here dates back to medieval times. The Weinfrühling tradition marks the first public tasting of the new year's top-tier Smaragd wines. This springtime celebration of wine-opening reflects the deep link between Wachau's terroir, climate, and community identity. Typically, hundreds of local familie...
Key moments to know
Day 1May 22 moments
Day 1May 2~10:00Expected
First-day Tasting
Visitors meet winemakers, receive a tasting wristband (Band), and begin a day of wine tastings, music, and regional food at dozens of open wineries.
Day 1May 2~18:00Expected
Steinfeder Night
Special evening tastings of light 'Steinfeder' wines. The Weinhfrühling band also grants entry to this night event (available at local box offices).
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes
Read the local rhythm
Warm jacket (spring evenings can be cool)
Arrive before peak flow
Participants purchase a wristband (Band) that allows entry to participating wineries. It is customary to thank...
Essentials at a glance
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May 2 - 3, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Dürnstein
Upper and Lower Austria
Cost
€40
Book ahead if required
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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