Heurigen

I have been to Heurigen years ago on a past trip to Vienna (over 10 years ago). I was in Nussdorf. Does anyone have any suggestions for Heurigen that are nice and not touristy? I really want to avoid the touristy places. Thanks

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I went one with my mum to a Heurige in Neustift am Walde (bus 35a, most easily caught at the stop outside the Nussdorferstrasse station on the U6 line). It was one of the Fuhrgassl-Huber Heurigen (the Hauerkuchl) and so not touristy we were the only foreigners there (the elderly clientele looked at us as if we had just landed from Mars). It was quiet, peaceful, and rustic (chickens scratching underfoot), with great food and wine. A lovely way to spend a sunny summer afternoon ...

They have a website here:

http://www.fuhrgassl-huber.at/

There are a number of others nearby too, so you can wander along until one strikes your fancy.

Rol

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Thanks for your help - I%26#39;ll check it out! I prefer the non-touristy places. I speak conversational German (not fluent, but good enough to make dinner conversation, ask directions, etc), so I like to get off the beaten path to see something more authentic.

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Several good places in Neustift as Roley advises.

Fuhrgassl - Huber only has a buffet- often music in the evening.

Hauerkuchl ( run by one of the daughters from Fuhrgassl- Huber) next to F-H has a small buffet but also a menu and may be easier for one with more limited german language skills. Both with good white wine. I prefer Hauerkuchl- but in winter Fuglgassl _ huber has a nice fireplace in the rear room and is very nice atmosphere. Both have gardens in summer.Bus 35 A stops immediately in front of these places.

You may see a few tourists but not too many in these places.

More tourists may be found at Heuriger Wolf just 150meters from the above - they have a heuriger show now for tourists.

In Nussdorf- take the streetcar D to the end station - walk just 100 meters up hill and on the left side are 3 nice heurigers.

my favorite - the last one Schübel- Auer- a buffet with good food - wine is excelent. A very nice garden in summer.

Grinzing is full of tourists and less than great wine., I would avoid it.A few good places away from the main street-

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I was thinking of your post regarding heurigers as I was maklng plans for an evening with friends today.

A place that does not see very many tourists is Stammersdorf- still in Vienna but a good ride on the Strassenbahn ( streetcar )#31

You find the #31 at Schottenring on the Ringstrasse adjacent to the Danube Canal ( not Schottentor)

A ride on the # 31 to the end station- a view of city life on the way including over the Danube River .

At the end station - Stammersdorf - then a short walk along the wine streets. to find a place you like.

A good place is Haus Schmidt- you willl need your german.- try some their schnaps too. ( open Thursday - Sunday.) Many come Sunday afternoon for a little food wine and friendship.

or perhaps Wieninger- excelent wine and atmosphere.

Many other places with that have openings at various times.

If you have enjoyed the evening too much- a taxi can be called to take you back to your hotel.

for info and map

www.weinort-stammersdorf.at

ww.heuriger-wieninger.at

This area is nothing like Grinzing with its bus loads of tourists, tourist shows and wine that is not that good generally.

You will note that the old Vienna ladies seen in the heurigers defy medical rules - they smoke, drink and eat fatty foods- often in large quantities - living on this diet happily and to a very old age.

I always say that it is due to the good wine.

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Thanks for all the input! Tchuss!

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