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Zellerndorf.

Wine Tasting

Zellerndorf is a charming wine village in the northern Weinviertel, renowned for its extraordinarily long and well-preserved Kellergasse (wine cellar lane). This historic street features dozens of traditional wine cellars built into the hillside, creating one of the most photogenic cellar lanes in Austria. The village maintains authentic rural character with traditional architecture and family-run taverns serving fresh Weinviertel wines. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, Zellerndorf offers peaceful walking and cycling routes through wine country. The village's dedication to preserving its wine heritage while welcoming visitors creates a perfect balance of authenticity and hospitality, making it ideal for experiencing traditional Weinviertel culture.

Extensive historic KellergasseTraditional wine cellars built into hillsideAuthentic Weinviertel characterGrüner Veltliner wines
What you'll do here

Things to do.

  1. 01Walk the famous Kellergasse
  2. 02Visit traditional hillside wine cellars
  3. 03Sample wines at family taverns
  4. 04Cycle through surrounding vineyards
  5. 05Photograph historic cellar architecture
  6. 06Experience authentic rural wine culture
Within a short drive

Nearby attractions.

Retzhistoric wine town with underground cellars
Pulkaubaroque church and wine
Haugsdorftraditional wine village
Schrattenthaldramatic hillside village
Czech Republic borderwine villages nearby
A year in Zellerndorf

Monthly weather.

Best weatherLeast crowded
january/-3°
Least crowded
40mm
Cold with snow; cellars offer shelter.
february/-2°
Least crowded
35mm
Cold winter; atmospheric cellar visits.
march/1°
40mm
Cool spring; Kellergasse comes alive.
april15°/5°
45mm
Mild weather; ideal for cellar lane walks.
may20°/10°
Best weather
60mm
Warm weather; perfect for photography.
june23°/13°
70mm
Warm summer; vibrant cellar atmosphere.
july25°/15°
65mm
Warmest month; peak season.
august25°/15°
60mm
Warm with storms; excellent tastings.
september20°/11°
Best weather
50mm
Pleasant autumn; harvest begins.
october14°/6°
Best weather
40mm
Cool with fall colors; beautiful Kellergasse.
november/2°
Least crowded
45mm
Cold and rainy; cozy cellar season.
december/-1°
45mm
Cold with traditional winter charm.
Averages from the last decade · source: local weather records
Common questions

Asked & answered.

  • In Zellerndorf, visitors can enjoy Walk the famous Kellergasse, Visit traditional hillside wine cellars, Sample wines at family taverns and Cycle through surrounding vineyards. Located in Lower Austria, this destination is ideal for slow travellers seeking authentic, unhurried experiences.
  • The best months to visit Zellerndorf include: May — Warm weather; perfect for photography.. July — Warmest month; peak season.. June — Warm summer; vibrant cellar atmosphere..
  • Zellerndorf offers vineyard visits and wine tastings. Located in Lower Austria, Austria, it's ideal for travellers who prefer authentic, unhurried experiences over typical tourist itineraries.
  • Near Zellerndorf, you can explore Retz - historic wine town with underground cellars, Pulkau - baroque church and wine, Haugsdorf - traditional wine village and Schrattenthal - dramatic hillside village. These nearby destinations complement a slow travel itinerary through Lower Austria, Austria.

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