Underground Lake, Wine Tasting

Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting

★ 4.5 52 reviews

4 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Operngasse 8
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Metatours e.U.

Overview

This half-day trip leaves Vienna behind and heads into the Vienna Woods and Lower Austria for a mix of history and wine. The running time is 4.5 hours from the meeting point at Operngasse 8, near the State Opera, and the day ends back at the same spot. Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, and the drive itself is billed as a scenic one through wooded countryside outside the city.

The two main stops are Seegrotte Hinterbruhl, a former mine with an underground lake where admission and a boat trip are included, and the wine village of Gumpoldskirchen, where a wine tasting of three wines with a snack takes place in a wine room. There is also a short exterior look at Liechtenstein Castle along the way. Travellers should know the castle is viewed from outside only, and meals beyond the tasting snack are not covered.

The tour suits people who want a compact taste of the countryside without committing a full day, and reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides and the underground boat ride in particular. It is less suited to anyone with reduced mobility or claustrophobia, since the mine involves tunnels and a cold underground setting.

What's Included

Included

Visit wine room and wine tasting (3 types of wine and snack)
Admission and boat trip on the underground lake
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional tour guide (English)
Picturesque drive through the Vienna Woods and Lower Austria
Tour of Liechtenstein Castle (exterior view)

Not Included

Tipping
Meals (except snacks at wine tasting)
Additional drinks beyond the wine tasting set
Travel insurance

Itinerary

Meet at OperngasseThe tour starts at Operngasse 8, 1010 Wien, near the Vienna State Opera, with a 30-minute departure segment through the city.
Liechtenstein Castle exteriorA 10-minute stop for an exterior view of the castle. Interior entry is not part of the tour.
Seegrotte underground lake45 minutes at Seegrotte Hinterbruhl with admission included, featuring the mine tunnels and a boat trip on the underground lake.
Drive through Lower AustriaA 15-minute scenic drive through the Lower Austrian countryside.
Wine tasting in Gumpoldskirchen45 minutes in the wine village for a tasting of three wines with a snack in a wine room. Extra drinks beyond the set are not included.
Return drive and drop-offA 45-minute drive back through Lower Austria, ending with a brief pass by the Wiener Staatsoper before returning to the original meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tour actually feels on the day.

Bring a jacket. The mine sits at around +9 °C (+48 °F) all year, and multiple reviewers mention the cold underground. The listing advises a jacket and closed shoes in summer. One reviewer noted blankets were available for a small fee.
Pace and timing. The listing packs several stops into 4.5 hours, and the driving segments between them take up a fair share of that time. One reviewer called the schedule a lot to fit into a half day. Keep some flexibility in your plans for the rest of the day.
Group setup. The listing caps the tour at 100 travellers, though reviewers describe travelling in vans in smaller groups. At the mine, the lake portion is run by the site's own guides, separate from the tour guide.
Food and drink. The tasting covers three wines with a snack, and reviewers mention bread and spreads. It is a tasting rather than a meal, so plan dinner separately. Extra drinks and full meals are not included.
Getting around. The site is not wheelchair accessible and the listing says it is unsuitable for people with reduced mobility or claustrophobia. Reviewers recommend using the toilet before the tour or before the cave portion.
Meeting point. The meeting point is Operngasse 8, 1010 Wien, and the tour ends back at the same spot. It sits near the Vienna State Opera and close to public transport.

Common issues. The tour requires a minimum number of travellers and good weather, and if either condition is not met it may be cancelled with an offer of a different date or a full refund. The castle stop is exterior only, and one reviewer described it as mainly a photo opportunity. The mine is not suitable for claustrophobic visitors or those with reduced mobility, and confirmation can take up to 48 hours after booking.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes the wine tasting of three wines with a snack, admission and the boat trip at the underground lake, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking guide, the drive through the Vienna Woods and Lower Austria, and an exterior view of Liechtenstein Castle. Tipping, meals, extra drinks beyond the tasting set, and travel insurance are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is Operngasse 8, 1010 Wien, near the Vienna State Opera. The tour ends back at the same spot. The meeting point is near public transportation.

Is The Castle Tour Inside?

No. The Liechtenstein Castle stop is an exterior view only, lasting about 10 minutes. Some reviewers said they would have liked to go inside, so set expectations accordingly.

What Should I Bring?

A jacket and closed shoes, since the underground lake stays at about +9 °C (+48 °F) year round. Reviewers also suggest using the toilet before departure or before the cave portion. Comfortable shoes help for the mine tunnels.

Is It Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

No. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. It is also not suitable for anyone with claustrophobia, because the lake is reached through mine tunnels.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. The tour also depends on good weather and a minimum number of travellers, and if it is cancelled for either reason you will be offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.