Wernersdorf: Winegrowing, Trails and Discovering the Village

Wernersdorf combines winegrowing, trails and special places to create a varied travel destination. Today, the village sees itself as a place on the Schilcher Wine Route; at the same time, winegrowing here can be documented as far back as the Middle Ages. Anyone looking for a mix of nature, culture and relaxed activities for a family holiday can plan their trip around these different facets.

Winegrowing and Trails around Wernersdorf

The Emmaus Winemakers’ Trail plays an important role. It is dedicated to the EmmausWein legend and connects the Emmaus winemakers of Wernersdorf. This places not only the wine itself, but also its integration into the village, at the centre of attention. Wies-Eibiswald is named as the nearest railway station to the Emmaus Winemakers’ Trail. This information can be taken into account when planning your general journey.

There are also various options for walks and hikes. The Schilcher Wine World can be reached from the information point in the Schilcherdorf district of Wernersdorf via the Strutz Mill Trail; the route starts there. The Strutz Mill Adventure Trail begins at the tourist information point in Wernersdorf and leads to Strutz Mill. Anyone wishing to plan a route with a clearly stated distance can choose the marked Sulm Trail, which is approximately 7 km long. This allows you to choose between a wine-themed route, a specific destination and a clearly defined trail, depending on your preferred schedule for the day.

Culture, Tradition and Special Places

The Emmaus Chapel in Wernersdorf is used for Masses, devotions, weddings and baptisms. The chapel also contains works by the artist Gerald Brettschuh. For travellers interested in sacred art and local traditions, it is therefore a distinct cultural point of interest in Wernersdorf. Every Easter Monday, the Emmaus Chapel is the destination of the Emmaus Walk, an early-morning star walk. As a recurring event, this date is particularly worth considering when planning a trip around Easter.

The Distilling Equipment Museum offers another insight into the region’s material and cultural history. It is housed in an old cellar building dating from 1865. The museum’s location and its use as an exhibition venue create a distinctive accent alongside the wine trails and the chapel. Those who do not want to focus their trip exclusively on physical activities can combine these different themes into a varied day programme without reducing Wernersdorf’s special features to a single experience.

Leisure Pool for a Varied Day on Holiday

The WIP Leisure Pool in Wernersdorf complements the trails and cultural attractions with swimming facilities. The leisure pool is solar-heated, has two swimming lanes and features a family-friendly playground. For families, this place can therefore provide a different focus in their travel plans from a museum visit or a hike.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house in Wernersdorf, it is worth first deciding on the pace you want for your holiday. If winegrowing and trails are to be the main focus, the starting points and topics mentioned above provide clear guidance for planning each day. If culture and local history are more important, the Emmaus Chapel and the Distilling Equipment Museum can take centre stage. For a family-oriented day, the WIP Leisure Pool can be planned as a separate programme item.

More Destinations for Orientation

For further orientation in the region, you can also view Schwanberg, Greisdorf, Stainz, Dörfla, Wiel, Wies, Sankt Peter Im Sulmtal and Trog.

For the overarching travel overview: Deutschlandsberg.