Höflein Near Bruck An Der Leitha: Wine, Romans and Cellar Lanes

Höflein Near Bruck An Der Leitha combines winegrowing, historical traces and special landscape experiences. Five cellar lanes, Roman remains, nature trails and regional specialities give the village different facets. When planning a trip, you can choose between culture, wine and nature and select your holiday apartment according to which of these experiences should be the focus.

Roman Traces and a Varied Architectural History

The Villa Rustica in Aubüheln is a Roman agricultural estate that probably dates from the 4th century AD. Particularly noteworthy is the exceptionally well-preserved heating system. Designed as an open-air museum, the site makes ancient history directly tangible. The fortified church of St Ulrich also takes visitors through several eras: it has a Romanesque nave, an Early Gothic tower and a Baroque interior.

A small fort was built on the prominent hill of Höflein’s Kirchenberg to provide military security for a road. Those interested in regional history will find several points of connection here: a former agricultural estate, a fortified church and a historic hilltop site each tell their own story of the village’s past.

Winegrowing, Cellar Lanes and Regional Specialities

Winegrowing shapes Höflein particularly strongly. The village is one of the largest winegrowing communities in the Carnuntum wine-growing region. Around 180 hectares of vineyards are cultivated by 140 families. The five cellar lanes contain cellars built deep into the hillside, giving the village a distinctive character. In addition, 16 families in Höflein run a Buschenschank, a traditional wine tavern.

Classic wines, sparkling wine and grape brandies are still considered something special in Höflein today. A guided short walk through the cellar lanes organised by the Kollmann distillery combines information about the village, the Carnuntum area, Roman history and winegrowing. Afterwards, the Destithek offers an introduction to the world of schnapps distilling, with tastings of fine brandies, liqueurs and fruit nectar.

Paths Through Wine Country and Nature

The Höflein Wine Education Trail can be reached by car; free parking is available, and it is also possible to travel there by bus. This information helps with planning your day if you would like to explore winegrowing specifically. For a different perspective, the Höflein VIA.VINUM circular trail passes the Rotenbergen dry grassland natural monument.

The Rotenbergen vineyard area includes an old gravel pit with valuable dry grasslands. In spring, the protected pasque flower blooms there in violet. The Höflein Bee Education Trail adds insights into the world of bees to the nature experiences. It features three information boards, a log hive and a beneficial-insect hotel. The Bee Education Trail is located near the Villa Rustica; the car can be parked at a clearing in the windbreak.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

If you are travelling with different interests, you can make your days in Höflein varied: historic buildings and Roman traces stand alongside cellar lanes, wine knowledge and nature observation. When searching for a holiday apartment, it is therefore worth defining your own focus first. Those who want to experience regional specialities and winegrowing should pay particular attention to the options around the cellar lanes and Buschenschank wine taverns. Those who prefer culture can include the Villa Rustica, the fortified church and Kirchenberg in their plans. Nature enthusiasts can consider the VIA.VINUM circular trail, the Rotenbergen vineyard area or the Bee Education Trail.

For further travel planning, you can also select Petronell-Carnuntum, Schönabrunn, Bruck An Der Leitha, Sommerein, Enzersdorf An Der Fischa, Haslau-Maria Ellend, Rohrau and Hainburg An Der Donau.

To the higher-level travel overview: Bruck An Der Leitha.