Grinzing in Vienna’s 19th district is the most famous of the city’s Heuriger villages, wine taverns where growers serve their own locally produced white wine alongside cold buffet platters. The tradition goes back to an 1784 decree by Emperor Joseph II permitting on-premises sales. Grinzing is documented since 1114 and retains a village character with vine-covered lanes despite being within city limits. Beethoven composed portions of his Pastoral Symphony here in 1808. Locals recommend Nussdorf and Neustift am Walde for less tourist-oriented alternatives. Tram 38 from Schottentor, about 30 minutes. A budget evening option: wine, cold buffet, long tables, no rush.
historic district in Vienna
Grinzing
Vienna's most famous Heuriger village at the edge of the Vienna Woods in the 19th district. The wine taverns here serve locally grown Gemischter Satz and Gruener Veltliner alongside cold buffet platters. The village retains a rural character with vine-covered lanes despite being within the city limits.
- Type
- historic district
- Destination
- Vienna
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 1114
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- Grinzing, 1190 Wien, 1190 Vienna
- Coordinates
- 48.2551, 16.3419
- Official website
- Visit website