Much like the 16th district, Dornbach also shelters only a few vineyards that are the scarce remnants from a once greater cultivating area. The Alsegg hill makes up for most of the producing area – just think of it as a wine island in the middle of the 17th district. It also has a cool story behind it: the land was donated to the St Peter’s monastery (who still own it) back in 1042. That’s right, this hill’s been producing wine for almost a thousand years!
Head their way if you’re up for some fruity & aromatic Riesling – the main variety grown there.
Where we recommend you start:
Buschenschank Stift St Peter
Where: Rupertusplatz 5
How to get there: Tram line 43 (which you can take from U6 Alser Strasse), tram line 2
Opening hours: from 5pm–11pm, July 2–12, August 27–September 6, October 8–18, November 26–December 8
Good to know…in addition to wine, they sell their own production of vegetables, olive oil and honey
Keep in mind… it doesn’t accept credit cards, and you should check their opening dates, here.
