Steininger Loisium Weinwelt
Wine experience in cellars up to 900 years old in Langenlois, with an audio-guided tour, a wine shop and architecture by Steven Holl.
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About the museum
The idea arose in 1998, when three friendly families from Langenlois – Haimerl, Nidetzky and Steininger – discussed the future of winegrowing. They wanted to make the centuries-old cellar passages of the town and wine culture accessible to everyone, and brought in the New York architect Steven Holl, who combined historic cellars with modern architecture.
The LOISIUM Weinwelt opened in 2003. Above ground, the striking cube of the visitor center stands out; below ground, a path of about 1.5 kilometers leads through a cellar labyrinth up to 900 years old. Multimedia stations tell the story of wine's journey from the vineyard to the cellar, accompanied by an audio guide.
Since September 1, 2025, the site has been leased to the Steininger winegrowing family and is run by their daughters Lisa Steininger-Fonseca and Eva Steininger. With the new name and presentation, new stations were added, such as the staging of the Gärtank (fermentation tank) and a cellar area for large-format bottles. The Weinwelt also includes a wine shop with tastings and the WineLounge Bistro.
Highlights
- Cellar tour of about 1.5 km through cellars up to 900 years old
- Concept and architecture by New York architect Steven Holl
- Audio guide with the cellar mice Frida & Fridolin for children
- Wine shop with tastings and WineLounge Bistro
- Barrier-free route
Permanent exhibition
- Kellerrundgang Steininger Loisium Weinwelt – About 1.5 kilometers through a cellar labyrinth up to 900 years old, with multimedia stations on viticulture, winemaking and the work of winegrowers.
- Founded
- 2003
- Operated by
- Steininger Loisium Weinwelt GmbH
- Director
- Eva Steininger und Lisa Steininger (Geschäftsführung)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €17.50 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €9free up to age 6 · Children aged 7 to 14 (admission from the 7th birthday), with a juice tasting instead of wine |
| Groups | €15 per personPrice per person for guided tours (groups, seniors, students) |
| Guided tour – guide flat fee (up to 30 people, plus admission) | €120 |
| Guided tour (per person) | €17.50 |
| Sparkling cellar tour (per person, admission included, 6–25 people, 2.5–3 hours) | €79 |
| Indulgent wine tour (per person, admission included, 6–25 people, 2.5–3 hours) | €54 |
Admission includes an audio guide and one tasting (1/16 l) of wine or grape juice. Free admission once with the Niederösterreich-CARD; valid for individual visitors only and not for special events.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The cellar tour is barrier-free. Dogs are not allowed in the cellar, except assistance dogs (bring ID); dogs are welcome in the visitor center, the bistro and the wine shop.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Children's audio guide "Fridolin-Kindertour" with the cellar mice Frida and Fridolin as a puzzle journey through the cellar (in German and English). Children under 7 enter free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Langenlois Siedlung Lange Sonne
By the Franz-Josefs-Bahn to Krems or Hadersdorf am Kamp, then by bus or the Kamptalbahn to Langenlois. From Langenlois station, regional bus 705 or 710 goes to the town center.
By car
Free parking
Ample free parking, no time limit, directly in front of the Weinwelt; bus parking for groups available.
Navigation: Loisium Allee 1, 3550 Langenlois; follow the "LOISIUM" signs in town. Public EV charging stations in the center are about 400–600 m away. Cycling: Langenlois lies on the Kamp-Thaya-March cycle route; bike racks on site.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
WineLounge Bistro with open-faced sandwiches and pastries; wine shop with wines and sparkling wines at cellar-door prices; free Wi-Fi in the visitor center (not in the cellar).
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Celebrations (weddings, company parties, birthdays) as well as seminars, workshops and team building; seminar area "Holl's Office" in the visitor center and a Baroque seminar room in the 10er Haus. Please inquire early at +43 2734 322 40.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN, FR, CS) |
| Photography | Photography is allowed; for commercial purposes, inquire at weinwelt@steininger-weinwelt.at. |
| Good to know | By default, a tour with an audio guide. Groups can book tours with guides (at least 14 days in advance at erleben@steininger-weinwelt.at). In the cellar the temperature stays at about 12 °C, so warm clothing is recommended. A reservation is not strictly necessary for individual visitors. |
