Austria · Castles & Palaces

6-Hour Vienna Woods Tour with Seegrotte, Mayerling and Wine Tasting

6 Hours Round trip from Vienna Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the beautiful fairytale Lichtenstein Castle
  • 02 Drive through the picturesque valleys of the Vienna Woods
  • 03 Explore the biggest underground lake in Europe with its caves and labyrinths
  • 04 Discover Mayerling's mysterious history at its museum
  • 05 Enjoy wine tasting at a famous ancient winery

Embark on this ideal tour for the whole family in any weather condition, year-round, just outside Vienna. Explore the fairytale Lichtenstein Castle, the biggest underground lake in Europe, and one of the oldest operating monasteries in Austria. Learn about Mayerling's mysterious story and enjoy a special wine-tasting experience at a famous ancient winery.

Enjoy an excursion to a famous ancient winery dating back to the early 12th century, followed by an unforgettable wine tasting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Vienna Woods Castles, Abbey, Mayerling and Wine Tasting

  • We will see and visit:
    • The fairytale Lichtenstein Castle (outside), followed by an excursion and a boat trip to the biggest underground lake in Europe, Seegrotte, with its caves, labyrinths, and huge halls, where the Nazis used to build their military aeroplanes.
    • Drive through the picturesque valleys in Vienna Woods and visit one of the oldest operating monasteries in Austria, the Holy Cross Abbey.
    • Visit Mayerling and its museum, whose story is full of mysteries and unanswered questions around Crown Prince Rudolf's murder/suicide to this day.
    • Enjoy an excursion to a famous ancient winery dating back to the early 12th century, followed by an unforgettable wine tasting.
  • After this adventure trip to the past and back, our car will bring you to your hotel.

Note: The sequence may change depending on time and traffic.

Lichtenstein Castle, Seegrotte underground lake, Vienna Woods valleys

Where this trip takes you

Lichtenstein Castle, Seegrotte underground lake, Vienna Woods valleys

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Vienna 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guiding services
  • Private transportation

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Souvenirs
  • Food, drinks, and snacks
  • Entrance fee to the underground lake: EUR 18 per person
  • Entrance fee to Mayerling Museum: EUR 7,20 per person
  • Guided tour through the ancient wine cellars: EUR 6,50 per person
  • Wine degustation: from EUR 6 per person (depending very much on how many you want to taste)
  • Food, drinks, souvenirs, rental of a warm cover for the lake visit (if needed), and WC charge

What to bring

  • A good mood and an extra jacket for the underground lake

Know before you go

  • Please note that during the winter period (01.11.2022-31.03.2023), Mayerling Museum is open only on weekends and public holidays.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel, address, intersection, or monument/building in Vienna
Tour start
Vienna, Austria
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Vienna.

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