Heiligenbrunn Kellerviertel
Burgenland
Heiligenbrunn Kellerviertel is a unique cultural heritage site located in the town of Heiligenbrunn in Burgenland, Austria. This historic wine cellar quarter comprises approximately 140 cellar buildings, with 107 wooden block structures dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries that are protected as monuments. These buildings, originally used as wine cellars and press houses, are characterized by their low wooden construction on rammed clay floors, whitewashed walls, and distinctive straw or shingled roofs extending beyond the facades to protect the surrounding clay footpaths. The quarter stretches over two separated vineyard areas on the hillsides at the western edge of the village, transitioning between the East Styrian Hills and the Pannonian Plain. The cellars are mostly privately owned and continue to be used for their original purpose, although usage intensity has declined due to economic changes. The Kellerviertel is part of the local nature park and is recognized as a protected cultural asset under the Hague Convention. Since the 1960s, efforts have been made to preserve the quarter, with many buildings placed under landscape and monument protection. Two 18th-century straw cellars have been restored and converted into open-access show cellars, managed by the local wine and cellar association, which promotes the preservation, education, and tourism related to the Kellerviertel and the region's signature Uhudler wine.
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Astuce: Visitors are encouraged to explore the Kellerviertel during the warmer months when the vineyards and surroundings are most picturesque. Booking guided tours or joining local wine festivals such as the Uhudler Sturmfest can enhance the experience. Advance ticket purchase is recommended for special events or guided cellar tours. Discounts may be available for groups or local residents. Check the official Heiligenbrunn website for current event schedules and visitor information.
Faits intéressants
- •The Heiligenbrunn Kellerviertel contains 107 wooden block wine cellar buildings protected as historic monuments.
- •The quarter is part of a nature park and is protected under the Hague Convention as a cultural asset.
- •The cellars feature unique architectural elements such as wide overhanging straw roofs and large oak doors with intricate carvings.
- •Two 18th-century straw cellars have been restored and serve as open-access show cellars managed by the local wine and cellar association.
- •The region is famous for Uhudler wine, a specialty wine produced locally using hybrid grape varieties.
Histoire
The Kellerviertel in Heiligenbrunn developed mainly during the 18th and 19th centuries, as evidenced by dated carvings on cellar doors and walls.
The quarter's wine cellars have been used continuously for wine production and storage since their construction.
In 1963, preservation efforts began to maintain the cultural and architectural integrity of the quarter, leading to its designation as a protected landscape area in 1969.
Between 1983 and 1986, 108 buildings were placed under monument protection.
In 2001, two historic straw cellars were restored and opened to the public as show cellars, marking a significant step in promoting heritage tourism and wine culture in the region.
Guide du lieu
Stifterberg Cellar Row18th-19th century
A 500-meter long street of historic wine cellars at the foot of the Stifterberg hill, featuring 57 protected cellar buildings with traditional wooden construction and clay footpaths.
Zeinerberg Vineyard Area18th-19th century
Vineyard slopes on the 285-meter-high Zeinerberg hill with several historic cellar buildings, including five protected ones on a plateau and nine others along the slope leading to the Zeinergraben valley.
18th Century Straw Cellars (Show Cellars)18th century
Two restored straw-roofed cellar buildings from the 18th century, now open to the public as show cellars, managed by the local wine and cellar association to educate visitors about traditional wine production and cellar architecture.
Contact
Téléphone: 03324 7281