The village of Weißenkirchen, which translated from German means "white church", is located in one of the most beautiful wine regions of Austria - Wachau.

Wachau region, which is famous for its wonderful white wines, stretched along the banks of the Danube in the beautiful rolling hills. The region has several wineries, one of which is located in the village of Weißenkirchen. Popular varieties of the region: Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The oldest vineyard village - Riesling winery, founded in the 13th century. Grüner Veltliner wines are characterized by fairly intense bouquet and freshness. Gourmets can hear the pleasant aroma of white pepper and tobacco, but the most outstanding is the taste of citrus and fruit (peach). White Riesling grapes grown on the steep slopes of the stone on the shore north of the Danube. In total, the area covers an area of ​​vineyards Weissenkirchen B500 hectares.

The village itself is home to 1448 people (January 2011), here each year attracts about 20,000 tourists.

The main attractions include the Museum of Weissenkirchen in the Wachau, where you can see paintings, everyday and holiday costumes of local people and get acquainted with the traditions of wine-making region. Another attraction - the church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, built in the 14th century in mixed Gothic and Baroque. Two kilometers upstream is a fortified church of St. Michael, built 500 years before the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Active guests will find themselves in Weissenkirchen many opportunities: hiking and biking equipped trails, golf courses, roads for walks Segway, tennis courts, boating, as well as furnished beaches.