Top Daytrip Destinations in Lower Exhibition of 2013 Gourmet Events in Lower Austria 5 Devínska Nová Ves – Devínska Kobyla 11 Červený Kameň Častá Castle KEY

Tourist Information Office Devínska Hrad Červený Kameň Top Daytrip Destinations in Lower Austria Nová Ves SK-900 89 Častá, Istrijská 49 Phone: +421 33 6905803 SK-841 07 , Slovakia www.hradcervenykamen.sk Bon Vivant Lodgings in Lower Austria Tel. +421 2 64770260 www.snm.sk www.tikdnv.sk www.falconry.sk Wirtshauskultur Niederösterreich Petrified past and modern bicycle bridge: Devínska Červený Kameň Castle (literally: red stone castle) Kobyla is a national nature reserve located in Brati- is a favorite destination for an outing. You will find slava between the districts of Devín, Devínska Nová yourself in a bygone fairytale world surrounded Festival highlights Ves and Dúbravka. This rounded hilltop reserve by the magical scenery of the Small Carpathians. is a great place to get outdoor exercise and offers A visit to this castle boasting the largest collec- Wine & Culinary Delights breathtaking views of the Morava River floodplains tion of historical furniture in Slovakia gives you an and Devín Castle. These impressions become all the impression of how the nobility lived. You can also deeper when you explore the natural and historical follows the route of the historical bridge built in the admire the collection of historical weapons, the The Great Outdoors highlights of this nature reserve on the educational days of Empress . When cycling over this picture gallery, the richly decorated Sala terrena or trail to Devín. Dendropark at the foot of Devínska bridge, you overcome a height difference of seven me- the preserved fortifications. The castle has a unique The castle is a frequent venue for wine-tasting events Kobyla is a fine place to admire the trees and bushes ters. The bridge reconnects Slovak and Lower Austria system of extensive underground vaults, the larg- for regional wines. Culture endemic to the region. The most fascinating stop cycling routes again so you can pedal all the faster to est of its kind in Central . Below the castle Dates: Oct.-April: Tu-Su 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May- along the way is Sandberg, a world-famous pale- your daytrip destinations in the border region along the are a wine shop and a falconry yard, where you can Sept.: daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ontological site with numerous fossils of marine Morava River. thrill to flight demonstrations featuring birds of Highlights: Antiques Exchange, Historical Castle Fes- Small Carpathian Wine Route species. Hikers and cyclists can use the new bicycle Dates: Tourist info: Tu–We+Fr 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Th, prey. There is also a history trail. An array of diverse tival, Princesses‘ Dress Ball, Stone Mystery, Women in bridge between the Bratislava of Devínska Sa 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. events attract large numbers of visitors to the cas- the Pálffy Dynasty, Festival of Medieval Life, Christmas Nová Ves and the Austrian town of Schlosshof. It Highlights: Apple Festival in Devínska Nová Ves tle even late in the evening, namely for night tours. at the Castle

The best and most popular sights have a special for children. The aspiration is to provide guests with the Exhibition of Lower Austria 2013 WINE––Poured Niederösterreich Information MAY JULY Retz Wine Harvest Festival brand name: Top Daytrip Destinations in Lower best possible service, an objective underscored by ad- Bread & Wine What better place could there be to present the millennia- Niederösterreichring 2, Haus C Spring Awakening on Wagram Apricot Kirtag in Spitz Hüatagang in Jetzelsdorf, Austria. Lower Austria has over 700 daytrip des- mission criteria such as prompt response to inquiries, Schlossgasse 1, A-2151 , old story of wine in all its facets than Poysdorf, a major A-3100 St. Pölten, Austria Wachau Wine Spring Glatt & Verkehrt Festival in Krems, Celebration Weinviertel Wine Tradition 6 Čunovo Water Sports Center & Danubiana Museum 12 Stupava – Cabbage Town 15 Slovenský Grob – Realm of Gourmets tinations, giving it the highest density of sights of constant updating of the homepage or bilingual cash- Austria center of winemaking. A village-like ensemble and impres- Phone: +43 2742 9000 9000 Tour de Vin – Wine Tasting at Traditional Vintners of of Music and Wine in Diversity anywhere in Austria. iers at the ticket counters. Compliance with the criteria Brünner Strasse 28, A-2170 Poysdorf, Austria sive exhibition architecture serve as the unique backdrop www.lower-austria.info Krems, Kamp and Traisen Valleys Poysdorf Jazz & Wine Summer OCTOBER Areál Divoká Voda Čunovo Municipal Culture and Information Center Obec Slovenský Grob The Top Daytrip Destinations in Lower Austria have is monitored regularly even after a sight is admitted to Phone: +43 2552 3515 30 for historical perspectives, anecdotes and exciting exhibits. www.weinstrassen.at Woods Thermenregion Wine Festival in Baden Dining in Weinviertel New Wines from Traisen Valley Čunovo – vodné dielo, SK-Bratislava Agátová 16 Phone: +421 33 6478210 helped people sift through this multitude of tour- the TOP Club. www.noe-landesausstellung.at Grandly staged for all the senses, the exhibition traces an and Perchtoldsdorf Retz Pumpkin Festival +421 2 62528002 SK-900 31 Stupava, Slovakia www.slovensky-grob.sk ist choices since 2004. The association of the same arc from the wine barrels of Antiquity to banquet tables Festivals, celebrations, customs are great opportu- AUGUST Open-House at Gumpoldskirchen Wine Cellars www.divokavoda.sk Phone: +421 2 65934312 www.cechhusacinarov.sk name is a framework for cooperation among the big- INFO For full information on business hours, The Exhibition of Lower Austria will be in Asparn in the imperial court in Vienna with their confusing array nities for good times together. From Wine Spring to JUNE Carnuntum Experience, Big Wine Festival Wetzmannsthaler Sturm Festival, Traisen Valley www.stupava.sk, www.biofarma.sk www.mvc.sk gest and most beloved daytrip destinations. admission prices and special events, please visit an der Zaya and Poysdorf Station from 27 April of special wine glasses. The exhibition also illuminates Wine Autumn, numerous events are devoted to su- Wine & More in Tattendorf with Top Vineyards Danubiana Art Museum www.marianka.sk www.top-ausflug.at to 3 November 2013. Millennia of cultural his- the technological change in winemaking, leading right perb wines and sociable gatherings in pleasant and Blossoming Vineyards in Krems Valley Huge Heuriger in Pfaffstätten NOVEMBER +421 2 62528501 Visitors to this not so very big municipality near Pe- Versatile range of offerings tory will come alive against the unique backdrop of up to present-day practices. hospitable settings. Here is a selection of appealing Poysdorf Wine Parade Weinviertel Culinary Fest on Cellar-lined Roads St. Leopold‘s Fest in Klosterneuburg www.danubiana.sk Stupava is a town in the southern part of the Záho- zinok arrive with virtually one goal in mind: to enjoy This exclusive club now has 44 members. They the Weinviertel in this show entitled “Bread & Besides the exhibition, you can ramble through the cel- dates for culinary experiences with wine and more: Retz Wine Week Winemakers‘ Festival in Röschitz Leopoldigang in Göttlesbrunn – Vintners‘ Trail rie lowlands. It is famous for the traditional mugs, a dinner featuring the legendary local roast goose range from nature reserves and theme parks to Wine” lar-lined roads and end the day in a nice way, with a glass Dining in the Weinviertel – Opportunity for Hof Palace Baroque Festival Vineyard Watchmen Parade in Perchtoldsdorf On leaving Bratislava, the Danube flows through tankards and figural ceramics made here and for the meat. Slovenský Grob has a reputation far beyond monasteries and castles, from museums and exhi- of great local wine. Enjoying a Full Range of Vineyard Delights Delicacies of Ancient Rome at Carnuntum Kamp Valley Night of Wine protected lowland riparian forests. The internatio­ legacy of the master potter Ferdiš Kostka. The town is borders of Slovakia for its centuries‘ old tradition of bitions to alpine railroads and shipping lines. BREAD–ASPARN AN DER ZAYA–Sliced Archeological Park nal Danube Cycle Path goes along both banks. The surrounded by forests, to which the park in the center preparing roast goose and its preserved recipes on People holding a piece of bread in their hands are MARCH flood protection dam is also used by inline skaters. of town also belongs. However, visitors associate example. If the weather cooperates you can even see the achieving a crispy roast, delicious goose liver and Strict mark of quality rarely aware of the millennia of cultural history be- Unveiling of new wine in Römerland SEPTEMBER Thrill seekers can visit Čunovo in the tri-country way from Bratislava to Čunovo, stop off at Rusovce, a Stupava with cabbage in particular. This healthy veg- Austrian Alps from the limestone ledge on which they sit. tasty potato pancakes. Dozens of restaurants spe- One major goal is to present the growing number of hind this most basic of all foods. Knowledge about Carnuntum-Marchfeld Höfefest Klosterneuburg – Musical Festival area for a genuine rafting adventure in a man-made part of southern Bratislava. There you will find Geru- etable is celebrated at an annual Cabbage Festival. The If it is spiritual peace and a place of miracles you are after, cialize in this legendary local delicacy and in other daytrip tourists with tourist destinations of the best grain cultivation, harvesting and processing spread Loisiarte Festival in Langenlois Thermenregion Mile of Delight – Longest Bar white water channel. The water surface in this res- lata, an open-air museum with remains of architecture main idea of the festival is to preserve the tradition visit the pilgrimage site of Marianka with its international fine dishes that are part of the Slovak cuisine. Cech quality. from the Middle East some 8000 years ago, trig- in the World ervoir seems to have an endless horizon, a trait that from Antiquity and the wonderful park of an historical of cabbage cultivation and the processing of regional pilgrimage day. The Bio Farm near Stupava is a big hit with husacinárov is a goose-roasting association formed tasting featuring Small Carpathian wines on site or set The Top Daytrip Destinations of Lower Austria gering a revolution in human nutrition. The Lower APRIL Bluza-Blunzn-Dodamauna in , fascinates visitors. Take a boat ride and enjoy fish manor house. varieties of cabbage. The festival combines a varied kids and anyone who appreciates good food. A variety of to maintain the quality and good reputation of goose off for Pezinok, a wine center, or for other venues along constitute more than a tourist brand; they are also Austrian Museum of Prehistory in Asparn an der wachau GOURMETfestival and Culinary Festival in the Weinviertel specialties right on the water as part of a fish picnic Dates: Areal Divoká Voda (White Water Area): daily 8 lineup of cultural activities with the sampling of cab- animals and a mountain hut await you, plus fresh ewe‘s meat from Slovenský Grob. This association opens the Small Carpathian Wine Route. a mark of quality. To earn this mark, the members Zaya takes you on an exciting trip through time, wein.genuss.krems Hagenbrunn Wine Festival package. Danubiana, the museum of modern art, a.m. to 8 p.m. Danubiana: May–Sept. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. bage deli­cacies, practical demonstrations on cabbage cheese and homemade bread just out of the oven. the main goose season each year with an event that Dates: Main goose season from September to Decem- must meet more than 60 criteria. They include, from the prehistoric era to the present. As the exhi- Weinviertel Wine Tour Vintner‘s Festival in Poysdorf stands on a peninsula in the middle of the mighty Oct.–April: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Mo. processing, exhibitions of harvested fruits and vegeta- Dates: Bio Farm: Daily, summer 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., win- not only offers you a wonderful dining experience ber among other things, a unique approach to tackling a bition makes clear, food still addresses our instincts Literature & Wine at Göttweig Abbey Cellar-lined Road Festival in Danube in a perfect symbiosis with nature. You Highlights: Gerulata Ancient Roman Games in Rusovce, bles and of spooky pumpkin heads. There are also in- ter 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. but also a great a deal of fun. And you find out some Highlights: Open house at restaurants with goose given subject matter, well stocked shops, appealing as former hunters and gatherers even in its present Wine Spring in the Traisen, Krems and Wine, Art and Culture Fest on the cellar-lined can visit exhibitions of world famous artists there weekend boat service in the summer between Bratislava teresting destinations for outings in the surrounding Highlights: Apple Fest, Župné Vianoce (a Christmas of the secrets on making delicious potato pancakes. specialties and wine-tasting featuring local Small Car- restaurants and cafés as well as attractive play areas guise. Kamp Valleys road in Falkenstein as well as a park with unique sculptures. On the and Čunovo area. The Pajštún Castle ruins near are one event), Mariánska púť Marianka (Marian pilgrimage) You can combine the culinary delights with wine- pathian wines

Most Road Top Heurige Taverns in Lower Austria Wirtshauskultur Niederösterreich 1 Bratislava, Historical Center – Pleasure of Culture 7 Slnečné jazerá Senec – Water Thrills 13 – Legacy of the Pálffy Family Small Carpathian Wine Route

Bratislava Tourist Board Tourist Information Office Tourist Information Office Klobučnícka 2, SK-811 01 Bratislava, Slovakia 1. mája č. 4, SK-903 01 Senec, Slovakia Bernolákova 1/A Phone: +421 2 16 186 Phone: +421 2 45928224 SK-901 01 Malacky, Slovakia www.visit.bratislava.sk www.slnecnejazera.eu, www.senec.sk Phone: +421 34 7722055 www.muzeum.bratislava.sk www.malacky.sk +421 2 45901130 www.levare.sk Bratislava is the dynamic capital city of Slovakia. www.vcelarskapaseka.sk www.rajkoni.sk With its proud history as a coronation city for Hun- +421 2 45901322 www.region-palffy.eu garian monarchs, it combines the legacy of gen- www.corporex.sk erations past with the challenges of modern times. +421 905423846 Malacky is a town in the heart of the Záhorie low- The compact historical center with its many sights www.tigre.sk lands and boasts several gems of art and architec- can be explored on a leisurely walk, preferably in ture. The grand manor house is the most significant, combination with a stop at a cozy café, an inviting Slnečné jazerá (literally “Sunny Lakes”) near Senec is guaranteed to be a worthwhile outing, as is the unfor- associated historically as it is with the Pálffy noble historical architecture. Veľké Leváre is also known for wine cellar or an elegant restaurant. The “must-see” is a refreshing destination on a hot summer day. gettable encounter with Siberian tigers awaiting you in family. You can combine a walk in the English park its delicious asparagus. You can enjoy the best of the items are Bratislava Castle, St. Martin‘s Cathedral, This resort is ideal for recreation and sports offering the village of Kostolná pri Dunaji. For a change of pace with a tour of the reconstructed Pálffy rooms featur- great outdoors at the Abrod Nature Reserve. The area Old Town Hall, Primatial Palace, and Michael‘s Gate more than 100 hectares of water and more than 2200 from water recreation, visit the Farm in Hrubá Borša, ing historical furniture and pictures. The synagogue around Malacky, the district seat, is truly a mushroom plus a host of other magnificent palaces, churches, history of winemaking in the region, visit the viticulture hours of sunshine a year. The hot springs Aquapark where you can ride horses, ride around a bit on a wagon with its oriental decoration is also imposing. The hunters‘ paradise. Avid horse-back riders will find just museums, galleries and fountains. The red city tour exhibition at Apponyi Palace. is open year round and is a great place for adults and and see various types of animals. town has a real rarity, too, namely a faithful repro- what they are looking for at the Indian Ranch outside train with multi-lingual guide takes you through the Dates: Tourist info: daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The sights, kids. Enjoy the culinary specialties along the water Dates: Tourist info: June–15 Sept. Mo-Fr 8 to 11:30 a.m. duction of the Holy Stairs in Rome. Jerusalem is the the village and in . historical center regardless of what the weather is museums and galleries are closed on Mondays. or on a pirate ship. A good way to get to know Senec noon to 6 p.m. Sa 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Winter: Mo-Fr 8 to only other place with a copy of these stairs. Not far Dates: Tourist info: Mo-Fr 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sa 9 a.m. like. The city has many special events every season Highlights: Summer of Culture Festival and castle fes- better is on a Senecký Tour Train Express or on a 11:30 a.m., noon to 4 p.m. away in Veľké Leváre you can find out about a local to noon, visit to manor house and to Habánsky dvor by of the year. The cultural experience is made all the tivals, coronation festivities, Bratislava Jazz Days, Bra- visit to the municipal museum on the main square. Highlights: Senecké leto (Senec Summer), Veľký letný group of Anabaptists known as Habans, who were prior arrangement richer by delicacies from the Bratislava and regional tislava Music Festival, Christmas market, Gurmán Fest, The unique open-air beekeeping exhibition at Areal karneval (Big Summer Carnival), ice-swimming on skilled craftspeople. Their separate culture is docu- Highlights: Malacky Apple Fest, Annual Haban Festival cuisine, such as the excellent regional wines. For a Wine Harvest Fest in Rača Včelárska paseka in the village of Kráľová pri Senci Epiphany, Apple Fest mented at Habánsky dvor, a complex of preserved Market at Veľké Leváre

Mostviertel Tourismus GmbH Autumn–a time for harvest & celebration. There are Wonderful Lower Austria has an institution envied Five good reasons to visit a Top Heuriger: Niederösterreich Information for regulars (stammtisch) and a bar. Last but not least, The Small Carpathian Wine Route Association Adalbert-Stifter-Strasse 4 festivals and degustations all along the Most Road from by many. It is known in local dialect as the “heu- • Excellent and verified quality with more than 50 Niederösterreichring 2, Haus C the restaurant owners themselves wait on their guests Horná 20, SK-900 01 Modra, Slovakia A-3250 Wieselburg, Austria early September well into early winter. At some point, riger” or “buschenschank”. Heuriger culture is a quality criteria and annual Mystery Checks A-3100 St. Pölten, Austria in a Wirtshauskultur restaurant. A strict team of testers 2 Bratislava, Banks of the Danube – Pleasure of Relaxation 8 Pezinok – The Capital of Wine 14 Morava Floodplains – An Eco-Delight Phone: +421 33 6433489 Phone: +43 7416 521 91 the young most starts “chattering” in the barrels, indi- special aspect of the Lower Austrian way of life. • Award-winning wines and ciders produced on site Phone: +43 2742 9000 9000 makes sure these guidelines are complied with and the +421 915 142777 www.mostviertel.info cating that the sugar is being noisily converted into al- The word “heuriger” refers to the wine from the last • Seasonal specialty dishes from the region www.wirtshauskultur.at Wirtshauskultur qualities are retained. Bratislava Tourist Board Tourist Information Office Slovak-Austrian border area along www.mvc.sk www.moststrasse.at cohol and that it wants to be tasted. The first new most harvest, which can be called “heuriger‘“ until No- • Diverse range of dishes from traditional to vegetar- You can recognize a Wirtshauskultur restaurant by a Klobučnícka 2, SK-811 01 Bratislava, Slovakia Stará radnica the Morava River these fine wines, which have already gained numerous is presented from early November on. In that month, vember 11 of the following year and to a wine locale. ian and creatively light A strong brand in Lower Austria, Land for Bon large green oval sign posted on the restaurant itself and Phone: +421 2 16 186 M.R. Štefánika 1 www.tikdnv.sk The is dominated by the hills prestigious international awards. The Small Carpathian Lower Austria is divided into four districts or the high-end Most Road distillers stage an open-house Did you know that the heuriger first appeared in the • Expert individual service from the family owning Vivants! Wirtshauskultur Niederösterreich is an also posted on the outskirts of town. It indicates the www.visit.bratislava.sk SK-902 01 Pezinok, Slovakia www.vysokaprimorave.sk known as the Small Carpathians. Their sunny region produces mainly whites with Grüner Veltliner, “quarters”. The southwestern one is known as the called “Most Road Spirits” and invite the public to sam- Middle Ages? Emperor Josef II issued a circular de- the heuriger ensured by mandatory annual quality association of more than 270 member restaurants presence of a traditional restaurant serving authentic Phone: +421 33 6406989 www.zahorskaves.sk southeast slopes offer ideal conditions for wine- Welschriesling, white Ruländer and Müller-Thurgau Mostviertel and is named after “most”, the Aus- ple their wares distilled from pears and other regional cree in 1784 that laid the groundwork for the heu- training in about 220 communities in Lower Austria. Their regional specialties. You will find an oasis for relaxation in the center www.pezinok.sk www.naucnechodniky.sk growing. The towns and municipalities east of these being the dominant varieties. Reds are typical of the trian designation for the fermented pear cider made fruits. Special set degustation menus and entertain- riger as we know it today. This decree empowered shared goal is to help preserve typical Lower Aus- of Bratislava along the banks of the Danube. The www.muzeumpezinok.sk www.abeland.sk hills form one of the largest winegrowing regions southern and northern edge of the Small Carpathians, in the region. It is one of the most seductive of the ment are featured. every producer of food and beverages to sell them at You can find all qualifying heurige at trian restaurants and the cuisine served in them. News, events and business hours at promenade affords romantic views of both banks www.nsvsr.sk, www.mvc.sk in Slovakia, covering more than 5300 hectares with Blaufränkisch, St. Lorenz and Cabernet Sauvignon four quarters. Culinary and other delights await you times and prices they set themselves. www.top-heuriger.at and on your mobile phone at This abundance of fine local restaurants is a main www.wirtshauskultur.at and is an ideal place for meeting friends for a good The lowland riparian forests along the Morava River (13,000 acres). With its millennia-old tradition of being the most widely spread. What makes this region at every turn in seductively scenic landscapes. The www.mobil.top-heuriger.at reason Lower Austria is called the “Land for Bon meal or drink at one of the many restaurants, cafés The second largest city in the Small Carpathians form part of the border between Austria and Slovakia winegrowing and the superb quality its wines, the so attractive is its great diversity. On your search for Mostviertel is known for its fine calendar of cultural Lower Austrian heurige are as diverse as the prov- Vivants”. A visit to Lower Austria is enjoyable be- or bars or for having a simple picnic outdoors. In the region is a veritable capital of Slovak winemaking, and are ideal for exploring nature. They have retained Small Carpathian wine region has extraordinary good wine, you can enjoy the panoramic views of the events and the amazing variety of its culinary deli- ince itself. Stop by a traditional one and enjoy the cause of the region‘s array of fine quality wines, summer, the right-hand bank of the Danube across boasting the most wine cellars and wine shops (af- their original character thanks to the Iron Curtain. potential with wine tourists. The Small Carpathian local vineyards or spend time in the peaceful outdoors cacies. diversity of cold delicacies served there. Or do you many beer breweries, countless delicacies from lo- from the historical center becomes a sand beach ter Bratislava). The national heritage of winemaking worth a visit, as is the ceramic workshop in Grinava. An 80-kilometer-long educational trail with 39 sta- ferry to the Austrian village of Angern from Záhorska Wine Route goes from the outskirts of Bratislava to clearing out your head and your lungs or improving About 300 different pear varieties flourish in the feel like a hot meal? Then select a heuriger with a cal farmers and top gourmet restaurants, but most offering a variety of sports activities. The Danube is preserved in the wine cellars of Pezinok Castle, You can explore the local educational trails covering tions passes through this area full of riparian forests, Ves, the western-most municipality in Slovakia. Why not Trnava and Smolenice passing through the former your fitness on a bike path. Explore the culture of the orchards of the Mostviertel; 20 of them are grown license that can treat you to hot food as well. Enjoy of all because of the dedicated people running tra- bank is also a showcase for various presentations, which houses the National Wine Salon featuring a themes such as forestry, winegrowing and mining. blind channels and floodplain meadows with pre- combine your eco-outing with agro-tourism? A variety of royal cities of Bratislava, Svätý Jur, Pezinok and region and try out the specialty dishes that make up the for use in varietal pear most. You can sample these excellent wines and fresh grape juice at Lower Aus- ditional restaurants belonging to Wirtshauskultur concerts and art performances. collection of the best wines from throughout Slova- When winter comes around, head for the ski resort of cious biotopes for water birds. Its route begins at the animals, creative workshops and delicious down-home Modra, and the adjoining municipalities. The wine regional cuisine. If you are interested in the history of delicious products at all Most Road hotels, inns and trian wine heurige. Or sample the mildly fruity pear Niederösterreich. Do not miss the unique view of the city from the kia. You can find out about the history of winegrow- Pezinská Baba. confluence of the Morava and the Danube near Devín cooking await you in at the Abeland village for once satisfied the palates of crowned heads from winegrowing, you won‘t want to miss the special expo- heuriger taverns. mosts and fine quality brandies at a most heuriger. To become a Wirtshauskultur restaurant, an estab- UFO restaurant on the bridge‘s pylon. Take a sight- We-Su. Sept.: Sa+Su Bratislava – Devín: May-Aug.: daily ing and winemaking at the Small Carpathian Mu- Dates: Museum: Tu-Fr 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m., Sa Castle and proceeds via Devínska Nová Ves, Vysoká arts and handicrafts. Join in on the seasonal work and try Vienna and Bratislava. Today it can be enjoyed by sitions at the Small Carpathian Museum in Pezinok and Whatever you decide on, “Top Heuriger” is a seal of lishment must satisfy a number of quality criteria seeing cruise on the Danube. The city tour on a boat except Mo. Sept.: Sa+Su. More information at www.lod. seum (Malokarpatské múzeum), which boasts one 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April-Sept-.: also Su 2 to 5 p.m. Wine pri Morave, Záhorská Ves to the village of Moravský your hand at harvesting. regular travelers. In-town wine cellars hewn out of the Bratislava Municipal Museum in the Apponyi Pal- Highlight: quality that guarantees you excellent and verified concerning cuisine, wine cellar, atmosphere, and goes between the bridges or you can take a boat on sk, www.twincityliner.com of the largest collections of wine presses anywhere Salon: Tu-Su 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Svätý Ján. The Morava Cycle Path is part of the “Iron Dates: Ferry: daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (depending on wa- rock are typical of this area. The wine is made di- ace. You could also go to the winegrowing educational Most Autumn: The Most Barons traditionally ring quality in every instance! service. Wirtshauskultur innkeepers serve typical an outing to Devín Castle. There is also regular boat Highlights: “Hudba na Dunaji” concert cruises (Music in Central Europe. The admission price includes a Highlights: Grape Harvest Fest, Apple Fest, Ceramics Curtain Trail” (Cesta železnej opony), a Europe-wide ter level). Abeland: Fr from 5 p.m., Sa from 10 a.m. until rectly in the vintner‘s home and also documented trail near Pezinok. in the Most Autumn along the Most Road when the regional dishes and prefer using specialty foods and service between our two capital cities Bratislava and on the Danube), “Eurovea živé promenády” (Eurovea glass of wine and you are welcome to take part in Fest, Day of Open Wine-Cellars, Pezinské vínne pivnice project. A boat ride on the river is great fun and also darkness falls. there. The vintners‘ houses with their large cellar Enjoy the taste and colors of the Small Carpathian Wine thousands of pears and apples are being picked on products from regional farmers. Wirtshauskultur Vienna. Lively Promenades Festival), reenactment of historical wine-tasting sessions, too. The unique Gallery of (wine cellars), Bean Soup Cooking Competition, wine ideal for families with children. The river is naviga- Highlights: Bicycle Bridge from Devínska Nová Ves to rooms, heuriger-type taverns, wine taverns and Route. Select your own routes, letting yourself be guided the vast straw meadows. inns have traditional furnishings including a table Dates: Ship service: Bratislava city tour: May-Aug.: battle of Napoleon‘s troops on the Danube. Naïve Art in the preserved Schaubmar mill is well markets ble from Moravský Sv. Ján to Devín. You can take a Schlosshof wine shops offer a broad range of places to enjoy by the calendar of winegrowing and vintner events.

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Bratislava Tourist Board City Information Office www.mvc.sk Klobučnícka 2, SK-811 01 Bratislava, Slovakia Štúrova 59, SK-900 01 Modra, Slovakia www.stupava.sk Phone: +421 2 16 186 Phone: +421 33 6472312 www.pezinok.sk www.visit.bratislava.sk www.modra.sk www.ba-lesy.sk Tourist Information Center www.svatyjur.sk www.bratislava.lanovky.sk Modra–Harmónia 3001 www.slovensky-grob.sk www.lanoland.sk Phone: +421 33 6474134 www.cechhusacinarov.sk www.bkteam.sk/bobo www.modra.sk, www.visitmodra.sk, www.moska.sk www.snm.sk, www.majolika.sk, www.visitbratislava.eu Bratislava Forest Park near the city center at the foot www.zoyamuseum.sk, www.mvc.sk www.bratislavskykraj.sk of the Small Carpathians features the popular rec- reational areas Železná studnička (Little Iron Well), This former royal city on the south slopes of the Partizánska lúka (Partisan Meadow) and Koliba. Small Carpathians became famous for its high quali­ Enjoy the Bratislava Region. Plan an outing and APRIL AUGUST Kamzík Hill is dominated by a TV tower, which has ty wines. Homes of burghers and vintners dominate fortifications. The Zoya Museum in the Elesko Wine get to know the tourist attractions in the capital Svätojurské hody (Svätý Jur village festival). Vajnorské dožinky Bratislava-Vajnory Hasprunský dubák . Cultural and a revolving restaurant. You can go to the top (420 of varying degrees of difficulty. The slope is used in the in the historic preservation zone of Modra. Their Complex holds a unique collection of original works of city, along the Danube and in the Small Carpathian Cultural and social event connected with wine tasting. Thanksgiving celebration with allegorical parade, culinary festivities in the mushroom hunters’ paradise meters) on a chair lift that runs year round. Another winter for skiing. best features are their extensive cellars with barrels art by Andy Warhol, the King of Pop Art. The look-out and Záhorie regions. Get a taste of the Bratislava tasting of new wine and wines from Vajnory, of Záhorie. option is to take your own bicycle. Going down, you Dates: Cable way: Th-Su and holidays: 10 a.m. to 6 of sun-drenched Modra wines. You can also enjoy tower on top Veľká Homoľa is another interesting desti- Region. You can do so in an elegant restaurant in Deň modranských pivníc (Day of Open Wine contest on who has the longest Thanksgiving can take Rohatka, a trail for extreme mountain bik- p.m.; bobsled run: summer Sa, Su, holidays: 10 a.m. to 6 these fine wines from a handmade Modra ceramic nation for an outing. the center of this large city, at a traditional winery Cellars in Modra) cake. OCTOBER ing. Families with kids are sure to find an outing to p.m.; Climbing Center: July-Aug.: Tu-Fr 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. tankard, known for its unique shape and colors. Dates: Ceramics Museum and Gallery: Tu-Fr 8:30 a.m. to out in the country or right on the street or road dur- Taste the best wines from Modra and environs. Dni zelá Stupava (Cabbage Days). A three-day the city forests worthwhile. They are a great place for Sa, Su, holidays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April-June, Sept.-Oct.: Learn about the history of ceramics at the over 4 p.m. April–Oct.: also Sa 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ing culinary and wine festivities. Taste a Sloven­ Fyzulnačka Pezinok. Bean soup cooking festival with presentations on cabbage cultivation and walks, ball games, rowing and fishing and for taking Sa, Su, holidays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 100-year-old manufactory for Slovak folk majo­ Highlights: Day of Open Wine-Cellars, Wine Harvest ský Grob roast goose with Lokschen potato pan- Vínne trhy Pezinok (Pezinok wine markets) contest. processing, exhibition of newly harvested fruits and in the educational nature trails. Thrill seekers will Highlights: Playgrounds and sports fields, grilling un- lika, the Museum of Slovak Ceramic Sculpture or Fest, Slávnosť hliny (Clay Fest), Apple Fest, Struno­ cakes and some Stupava cabbage on the side. Try Traditional wine show connected with wine tasting. vegetables. love the bobsled run as well as the climbing center, der shade trees, natural Amphitheater plus ice-skating the Gallery of Ignác Bizmayer, a master in creating branie (“String Contest”), Modra Picnic, Deň modran- out the fish specialties from Senec or the Danube SEPTEMBER equipped with five rope climbing obstacle courses in the winter on ponds and in the amphitheater. ceramic figures, in the circular bastion of the city ských pivníc (Day of Open Wine Cellars of Modra) and sweeten your life with crescent-shaped poppy- MAY Opening of Autumn Season in the Bratislava Apple Fest with New Wine in the Bratislava seed or nut filled rolls from Bratislava. For a fitting Wines at Červený Kameň Častá Castle Region Invitation to the autumnal dining and Region (Pezinok, Modra, Stupava, Malacky, Senec, Niederösterreich Information (the vineyard watchmen of old), christening of the new Niederösterreich Information Niederösterreich (Lower Austrian Wine Road) therefore Niederösterreich Information Bon vivant rooms are available throughout Lower Aus- close to the day, share your experiences with oth- Wine tasting in the historical wine cellars of the castle vintner events in the region Dunajská Lužná, Jablonové and Devínska Nová Niederösterreichring 2, Haus C wine and thanksgiving celebrations or the festivities on Niederösterreichring 2, Haus C include many wineries, atmospheric heurige, expertly Niederösterreichring 2, Haus C tria, from the fruity Mostviertel and the highlands of ers sipping a glass of excellent wine from the Small – an incomparable setting. Ves). A celebration of the apple harvest connected with A-3100 St. Pölten, Austria and around November 15 honoring Saint Leopold, patron A-3100 St. Pölten, Austria run wine shops, special wine-themed facilities in mod- A-3100 St. Pölten, Austria the Waldviertel to the Weinviertel with its many cellar- 4 Devín Castle – Cross-border Panorama 10 Svätý Jur – Historical Winemaking Town Carpathians. Choose from among the countless Hubertove slávnosti pri burčiaku Svätý Jur a presentation of different apple recipes in modern and Phone: +43 2742 9000 9000 saint of Lower Austria. Weinherbst also offers an array of Phone: +43 2742 9000 9000 ern architectural style and traditional wine taverns. Phone: +43 2742 9000 9000 lined roads and the Vienna Woods, so rich in cultural events celebrating the region‘s superb cuisine and Slovak Food Festival Bratislava. This is the biggest (St. Hubertus and new wine celebration). traditional cuisine www.lower-austria.info other wine-related events: presentations of the new wine, www.lower-austria.info Many of the wineries have rooms for guests, allowing www.geniesserzimmer.at sights, the scenic Viennese Alps and of course, the Dan- Hrad Devín Tourist Information Center good wine, its traditions and uniqueness. picnic in town. Restaurants and eateries offer their Goulash cooking contest connected with wine- www.weinstrassen.at festivals on idyllic country roads lined with wine cellars, www.weinstrassen.at a pleasant combination of wine tasting, cellar tours and ube, crossing Lower Austria as a vital artery, from the Muránska ul., SK-841 10 Bratislava, Slovakia Prostredná 64 specialities for sale at Bratislava Castle. tasting featuring wines from Svätý Jur and a game NOVEMBER wine-culinary events combining the best in wine and walks with an overnight stay. Charming bed-and-break- Part of the Good Life – Bon Vivant Lodgings in romantic Wachau to the depths of the National Park Phone: +421 2 65730105 SK-900 21 Svätý Jur, Slovakia auction. St. Martin‘s Days and Young Wine Fest in Weinherbst – gourmet delights, vineyard hikes and cycling tours, wine At 830 kilometers in length, the Lower Austrian fast pensions and traditional wine inns allow you to stay Lower Austria Donau-Auen. Rest as pleasurably as you travel--in one www.muzeum.bratislava.sk Phone: +421 2 44970449 St. Urban´s Day of Open Wine Cellars in the Small Bratislava Festivities and christening of the young the grand festival for wine aficionados seminars, readings, art exhibits and myriad other events Wine Road is one of the world‘s longest routes in close proximity to wine, as do comfortable four-star In Lower Austria, people take pleasure not only in of the many bon vivant rooms in Lower Austria. www.devin.sk www.svatyjur.sk Carpathian Region. Wine lovers can taste wines Open House at Restaurants Serving Goose wine. Sports, cultural and gourmet events all centered to ensure that visitors can enjoy wine and the culture sur- through wine country. It goes through all eight hotels and bon vivant rooms tastefully furnished with eating and drinking but also in resting and relaxa- www.mvc.sk www.ainova.sk from regional vintners in more than 100 cellars from Specialties in Slovenský Grob. The traditional on wine. More than 800 events take place in over rounding it in a kaleidoscope of new variations. Lower Austrian wine regions to more than 150 wine loving attention to detail. tion. Just under 100 select hotels, farms and renters www.Vinocentrum.sk Bratislava/Devín to Trnava. fall roast goose season in Slovenský Grob begins Day of Open Wine Cellars in the Small Carpathian 100 Wine Road communities from the end of Au- communities and about 1500 venues wine that afi- of rooms in private homes have set up special “bon The Devín castle ruins are in Devín, a district of Bra- www.mvc.sk JANUARY with a festive opening ceremony conducted in Region. Wine lovers with wine pass comb the region gust to the end of November. Wine is the focal point cionados are sure to enjoy. vivant rooms” especially for this purpose. Furnished tislava at the confluence of the rivers Morava and the Deň svätojurských pivníc (Day of Open Wine JUNE several restaurants in town by Cech husacinárov, armed with a glass for tasting. In the process they throughout the province. The interplay of old evolved wine architecture and in typical regional style with loving attention to de- Danube. They can be reached from the city center by This quiet little wine town is in the picturesque Cellars in Svätý Jur). Taste the best wines from Gurmán Fest Bratislava (gourmet fest). Open- the local goose roasters‘ association. sample superb wines and meet the winemakers. new wine architecture is especially interesting. A tail, these spacious rooms have an atmosphere of boat. The extensive castle grounds afford fantastic Small Carpathians, a region dominated by extensive Svätý Jur. air event and farmers‘ markets presented by local More than 130 wine cellars and wineries are open Lower Austria starts Weinherbst, its celebration of number of winemakers with a fine sense for con- inviting coziness and sophisticated individuality. views of the scenic countryside along the Slovak- terraced vineyards. The former royal city of Svätý Jur restaurants and eateries. A Day in the Small Carpathian Vineyards. in 28 towns and municipalities along the Small wine and autumn, when the scent of fruit fills the air temporary ways to explore fine wines have created Your hosts for bon vivant lodgings also like to sur- Austrian border. The castle is a national heritage has a compact and well-preserved historical center, FEBRUARY This is an event for people who not only want to Carpathian Wine Road from Devín to Smolenice. and the leaves in the vineyards turn glorious golds charming presentation spaces in modern archi- prise their guests in charming ways: flower petals in site. An educational path goes from Devín through which has been designated as historic preserva- Pezinské vínne pivnice (Pezinok wine Devínsky strapec Bratislava-Devín. A competition enjoy high-quality wine but also take a look at and reds. The festival season is the most labor-in- tectural styles. In addition, two types of authentic bathwater, a small goodnight gift, a glass of sparkling the Devínska Kobyla Nature Reserve. Bicyclists can tion zone. You can admire the architecture of the cellars) Taste the best wines from Pezinok and for fruit wines, tasting of currant wine from Devín. maturing grapes. DECEMBER tensive time for winemakers, from grape harvesting rustic venues of wine enjoyment invite passers-by wine at breakfast. These thoughtful acts make holi- take off from there on biking trails heading toward burgher and vintner houses in the center as well as environs. Bratislava Christmas Market. A Christmas market to the work in the cellars. For people who enjoy the to linger for a pleasant hour or two: cellar-lined ru- days all the more relaxing. Guests in bon vivant lodg- Záhorie region and along Morava river. Devín has an Wine Route during the Day of Open Wine-Cellars (Deň the walls making up the city fortifications and sa- eties of wine. The Wine Info Center presents a 700-year JULY Traditional Wine Harvest Festival with an incomparable atmosphere full of aromas and good life, this season is ideal for exploring the coun- ral roads, where you see one wine-press house after ings enjoy several further advantages. For instance, age-old tradition of winemaking. The local currant otvorených pivníc). cred monuments. The surrounding area has inter- legacy of winemaking and the tireless work of regional MARCH Habánsky hodový jarmok Veľké Leváre (Haban Modra Wine Harvest. tastes. tryside in the autumnal light, sampling wine from another strung together and heurige towns where they will enjoy the breakfasts, which are ample and wine is especially famous. Devínsky strapec (Devin Dates: Devín Castle: April-Oct. Tu–Su 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. esting destinations for outings, too. For instance, vintners. Víno, ženy a vône (Wine, Women and village fest market). Pezinok Wine Harvest. the barrels or joining in ancient customs in sociable you see one bundle of conifer twigs (“buschen”) feature top quality food from organic farms. They can Grape) is a winemaker competition for wines made May-Sept.: Tu–Fr: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sa, Su 10 a.m. to you could hike to the Biely Kameň castle ruins or Dates: Tourist info: Mo-Su 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Vinocen- Fragrances) This event is devoted to women Handicraft market, cultural program and tasting of tra- Bratislava-Rača Wine Harvest. Regional Christmas Fest in Stupava. Presentation settings. after another hung up. This “buschen” means the also get advice from bon vivant hosts. As experts on of currant, fruit and honey and seeks to help pre- 7 p.m. Nov.-March: Tu–Su: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weather in the Šúr Nature Reserve. The Vinocentrum now trum: Mo–Fr 5 to 9 p.m., Sa 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Su 2 to engaged in winemaking and also to those who ditional Haban cuisine. of traditional cuisine, cooking sauerkraut soup, wine winemaker is serving his own wine on his premises the best winemakers and culinary delicacies in the serve the making of wine from black and red cur- permitting. adds to what winemakers have to offer. It was built 9 p.m. “merely” enjoy drinking wine. Well-known Sološnícky krumpolový deň Sološnica. An and punch, meat specialties and wine tasting with The original festivities and customs naturally re- and typical regional delicacies. region and on their country‘s culture and history, rants from Devínska Kobyla. You can taste the su- Highlights: Festival of historical fencing, music, dance to support regional winegrowing and offers regular Highlights: Village Fest, Hubertus festivities at chris- women from the world of wine will be on hand for event focusing on potato-based specialty dishes. 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BRATISLAVA REGION LOWER AUSTRIA Harmony of Traditions Lower Austria – Feel Alive Lower Austria is as diverse as life itself. It has so many different landscapes and and Life‘s Delights sensual pleasures and is such a charming blend of contrasts, such a rich source The Bratislava Region combines contrasts harmoniously. Although not that of culinary delights. It is a region with a grand wine culture, with art and cultural large in area, the region has a unique and multi-faceted diversity. It achieves treasures created over thousands of years. such an appealing symbiosis of contrasting elements: the lowland riparian Lower Austria is a land of great wines and vast orchards, of colorful poppy forests in the Danube Plain and the mountain ridge of Small Carpathians, a fields and idyllic fish ponds. Its culinary specialties are numerous, ranging from The Big Map of Regional Delights lively capital city and the tranquility of the vineyards, adrenalin rushes and Marchfeld asparagus and Wachau apricots to Waldviertel carps and Weinviertel for Lower Austria and the Bratislava Region art, witnesses to a glorious history and global brands, modern architecture pumpkins. The locals are expert at transforming these delicacies into luscious and ­folksy tradition. There are so many ­facets to this region, expressed in the regional dishes. With its cozy heurige wine taverns, elegant gourmet restau- Living the Good Life with No Borders – Lower Austria and the Bratislava ­delicious and hearty dishes, the fine quality wines and the merry festivals. rants and superb country inns (Wirtshauskultur Association), Lower Austria is Region invite you to explore and enjoy. These two regions have both been The cuisine in the Bratislava Region is a blend of traditional local specialities, a ­never-ending source of life‘s great little pleasures. Down-home or creative, shaped by human hands since time immemorial. Scenic wine country plus supplemented with culinary influences from neighboring countries. The regional simple or refined, regional or international, the local fare has something for impressive sights and superb cuisine now link them to the spirit of our delicacies include the famous roast goose with lokschen potato pancakes from every taste. times. Slovenský Grob, fish specialty dishes in the Danube Plain, desserts of all kinds There are many festivals to celebrate the regional specialties of Lower Austria. plus a host of other dishes. The new wine and “most” (local name for fermented pear cider) are celebrated Take off on a pleasurable treasure hunt and experience a cultural heritage The secret to the refreshing taste of excellent wines from the Small Carpathians in the spring and the apricot at the summer village festivals in Krems and Spitz. built up over millennia and a lively arts scene. There is so much to explore, lies not only in the favorable climatic conditions but mostly in the tireless work Poppy-seeds, onions, cornel, potatoes and pumpkins are all occasions and sub- from natural wonders to the best in culinary delights. Discover the lively and enthusiasm of local winemakers. The Small Carpathian Wine Route offers jects of culinary festivities in Lower Austria. city of Bratislava and the soothingly tranquil riparian forests along the different variations on wining and dining, regional traditions and special events. Being the country‘s biggest wine producer, Lower Austria naturally also pays Danube. Events are staged in the Bratislava region throughout the year. Several have homage to wine, particularly during Weinherbst, Lower Austria‘s celebration of This Map of Regional Delights has valuable information for you. The hosts gained international significance. Culinary delights and wine are celebrated here. autumn and wine. During this magical season, 800 wine festivals are staged at of the region look forward to your visit! Why even cabbage and apples have their own festival. venues along the Lower Austrian Wine Road. This plenitude makes Weinherbst Niederösterreich the largest initiative for wine tourism in Europe. We invite you to experience and “taste” the Bratislava Region for yourself. PL Lower Austria also has a venerable culture of traditional country restaurants.

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ZEICHENERKLÄRUNG | KEY | LEGENDA INFORMATION Autobahn mit Anschlussstelle | Motorway with access point Heilbad | Spa | Liecˇebné kúpele A2 Diaľnica s diaľnicˇným výjazdom Schloss | Castle | Zámok Lower Austria Schnellstraße mit Anschlussstelle | Expressway with access point S6 Cesta 1. triedy s výjazdom Burg, Ruine | Fortress, Ruin | Hrad, zrúcanina hradu E-Mail: [email protected] Kloster, Stift | Monastery, Abbey | Kláštor, seminár 17 56 Hauptverbindung | Main road | Hlavné cestné komunikácie www.lower-austria.info Nebenverbindung | Secondary road | Vedľajšie cestné komunikácie Flughafen | Airport | Letisko Sonstige Straße | Other road | Ostatné cestné komunikácie Berggasthaus | Mountain inn | Horský hostinec Gewässer | Waters | Vodné toky Höhle | Cave | Jaskynˇa Hauptbahn | Main railroad | Hlavná železničná trať Nebenbahn | Other railroad | Regionálna železnicˇná trať 2 Top Daytrip Destinations in Lower Austria Staatsgrenze | National border Tips for trips in Bratislava Region Štátna hranica 3 Landesgrenze | Provincial border Small Carpathian Wine Route Bratislava Region Hranica spolkovej krajiny E-Mail: [email protected] Wald | Forest | Les Lower Austrian Most Road/Wine Road Rodingersdorf Wirtshauskultur Niederösterreich www.bratislavskykraj.sk Maßstab | Scale | Mierka PUBLICATION INFORMATION/DISCLAIMER: Media owner and publisher: Niederösterreich-Werbung, Niederösterreichring 2, A-3100 St. Pölten, Austria – Region Bratislava, Sabinovská 16, 820 05 Bratislava 25, Slo- Großriedenthal 0 5 10 15 20 km Festival highlights in Lower Austria vakia. Although processed with the greatest care, the information is given without guarantee. Subject to setting and printing errors. As of: October 2012. Photos: Christian Fischer, Manfred Horvath, Lois Lammerhuber, Rita Weißenkirchen Traditional Dining and Bon Vivant Lodgings Newman, Wolfgang Simlinger, Rudi Weiss, Weinfranz.at, Christof Cremer, Tobias Colz, Niederösterreich-Werbung GmbH, Bedrich Schreiber, Kristína Schreiberová, Dominik Bugár, Martin Sloboda, Rudolf Jureček, Stanislav © Copyright by Schubert & Franzke, St. Pölten 2012 Osuský, Schloss Hof, Region Bratislava, Markus Digruber, Správa cestovného ruchu Senec, www.bratislava.lanovky.sk z.V.g. All rights reserved. Reprinting and copying allowed only with the written consent of the publisher. Translation: Mark Wilch, M.A. Layout and editing: Büro Meisinger, Köstlergasse 5/2/26, A-1060 Vienna, Austria. Printed by: GRASL FairPrint, A-2540 Bad Vöslau, Austria.