Sooß – Wine Village on the Foothills of the Vienna Woods

Sooß lies on the foothills of the Vienna Woods, amid vineyards between the spa towns of Baden and Bad Vöslau. As a travel destination, the village is shaped by winegrowing, historic buildings and several hiking trails. If you are looking for a hotel in Sooß, these features can help you choose your destination: consider whether wine and traditional wine taverns, architectural history or trails through the landscape matter most to you during your stay. The village’s features provide concrete points of reference.

Winegrowing and Traditional Wine Taverns

Sooß was first mentioned in a document about 800 years ago; since then, the village has developed into an idyllic winegrowing destination. The winegrowing area covers about 200 hectares and is particularly known for the red wines Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch. At local traditional wine taverns, you can sample Sooß wines alongside a snack platter. Many taverns offer red and white wines throughout the year; opening hours vary from one establishment to another. So if you are planning a visit to a wine tavern, check its opening hours in advance. The annual Genussmeile combines hiking and wine tasting on the first two weekends in September along the 1st Vienna Water Pipeline Hiking Trail. If you are planning a visit around the event, it is a good idea to check the dates.

Architectural History in Sooß

The Lausturm is a landmark of Sooß. It was built in 1892 by winery owner Robert Schlumberger to mark his wife Sophie’s 70th birthday. The tower offers an impressive panoramic view across the sunlit vineyard slopes of the Sooß vineyards. The Lausturm is privately owned and cannot be visited.

Another striking building is St. Anne’s Church on the northern side of Sooß. It is a fortified church, dating back to the beginning of the 14th century. The early Gothic building has a massive three-storey tower above the east gate. The single-nave church has two square bays and Gothic rib vaults. A cemetery wall and a double rampart encircle the church. The tower, vaults and fortifications give the building a range of architectural features.

Hiking: Circular Trails and the Lindkogel Tour

Two numbered circular trails differ in both length and route. The “Tut Gut!” Sooß Steps Trail is 4.39 kilometres long and starts and ends at Generationenpark Sooß. The Bad Vöslau Wine Hiking Trail is an easy, family-friendly circular route covering 5.42 kilometres. It passes through vineyards towards Sooß and returns to Bad Vöslau via the Water Pipeline Trail. You can choose between a circular route that starts and ends at Generationenpark and a tour that takes you through the vineyards towards Sooß.

The Sooß Lindkogel Circular Hike leads from Sooß along the Weißen Weg and over the Sooßer Lindkogel to the Vöslauer Hütte and back. Good physical fitness and sturdy footwear are required for this hike. You can reach the starting point by public transport, taking the train to Baden and then a bus; travelling by bicycle or car is also mentioned as an option. Check timetables and current trail conditions when planning your trip.

Woodland Landscape on the Lindkogel

The entire part of the Sooß municipality that lies within the Biosphere Reserve is located in the “Vienna Woods–Thermal Region” Natura 2000 European protected area. The Vienna Woods areas on the Lindkogel are dominated by deciduous forests, interspersed with spruce and Austrian black pine. More than 280 hectares—almost 75 percent of the municipality’s Biosphere Reserve area—are forested. Alongside the vineyards, the woodland landscape and the area’s protected status are therefore defining features of the village.

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