Retz: Guided tour of the Adventure Cellar & wine tasting

Highlights

• The cellars are dug up to 20 m deep into historic sea sand
• Subterranean walk full of legends and anecdotes
• The guided tour includes a wine tasting or a glass of grape juice
• Austria's largest historical wine cellar

Description

Experience the unique underground labyrinth of the Retz Adventure Cellar – Austria's largest historical wine cellar. Dug up to 20 meters deep into pure sea sand, the corridors of this centuries-old structure stretch for a total of over 20 kilometers. Some parts are even three stories high, and the tunnels are denser and more extensive than the city's road network above.

The guided tour begins with a brief historical explanation of the main square. Only with a professional cellar guide can you immerse yourself in the impressive, history-filled world below the city. Listen to exciting legends and learn everything worth knowing about the cellar and Retz before concluding your walking tour with a tasting – either wine from the Retz region or grape juice – in the wine shop at the Hotel Althof.

Delve into a fascinating piece of Austrian wine history and enjoy a glass of regional culture underground!

Includes

The guided tour of the Retzer Erlebniskeller includes a brief explanation of the main area and, at the end, a tasting of wine or grape juice. The total duration of the tour is approximately 1.5 hours.

The temperature in the Adventure Cellar is constant at about 10–12°C (50–54°F) all year round. Warm clothes are therefore recommended for the guided tour.

The group size is max. 30 people; larger groups will be split.

The Retzer Erlebniskeller is a historic wine cellar and is therefore not accessible. There are a total of around 300 steps spread over one kilometer. The Erlebniskeller is therefore not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Languages: German, English, Czech

Important Information

• The Retz Adventure Cellar is a historic wine cellar and is therefore not wheelchair accessible. There are around 300 steps in total spread over one kilometer. The Erlebniskeller is therefore not wheelchair or stroller accessible. The temperature in the Adventure Cellar is constant at about 10–12°C all year round. Warm clothes are recommended for the guided tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund