Pernersdorf: Vineyards, Cellar Lanes and Churches

Pernersdorf lies among vineyards and fields in the rolling landscape of the Pulkau Valley. Cellar lanes, churches and paths along the riverbank reveal different sides of the area. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Pernersdorf, these themes can help you get your bearings: would you prefer to focus on rural heritage and architecture, or explore the landscape and its paths?

Landscape and paths

Pernersdorf has ten kilometres of cycling and hiking trails. There are also walking paths along the riverbank, which is lined with trees and shrubs. This means that both cycling and hiking tours, as well as walks through the riverside landscape, offer distinct ways to explore during your stay.

On some days, herons and kingfishers can be spotted along the riverbank. Sightings are not to be expected every day, but bird enthusiasts can still include the riverside area in their explorations. Vineyards and fields, in turn, are part of the rolling landscape of the Pulkau Valley and give the destination a character distinct from the tree-lined stretches along the riverbank.

Cellar lanes and rural heritage

The cellar lanes are part of the area’s rural architectural heritage in Pernersdorf. The Peigarten cellar lane is a specific example: its wine cellars are arranged in a semicircle around Peregriniplatzl. This makes both their use as wine cellars and the distinctive layout of the group around the square noteworthy.

Guided tours of the Peigarten cellar lane offer insights into the history and former significance of the wine cellars. Access to the cellars is limited to events or guided tours; check the dates before your visit. Another local custom depends on the situation at the time: if the door of a press house or cellar is open, passers-by may be invited in for a glass of wine.

Church and local tradition

The late Romanesque Church of St. Radegund dates back to the first half of the 13th century. A Romanesque stone lion can be seen at the northeast corner of the choir. For a visit focused on cultural history, the church’s long history and this distinctive architectural detail go hand in hand.

Peregriniplatzl also has a set place in the local annual calendar: the Peregrini Festival is held there every July. If you would like to plan your trip around this occasion, check the specific event date in advance.

Museums and planning your visit

The Pulkautal Bee Museum features an educational bee trail with ten stations. Museum visits and guided tours are available by appointment from April to November. Arrange your visit in advance and confirm a date for your preferred period.

A prior appointment is also required to visit the village museum in Pernersdorf. Arranging a visit is therefore part of planning for both museums; the Pulkautal Bee Museum also has the additional April-to-November visiting period. Planning ahead makes it easy to distinguish the visiting requirements for each museum.

Snacks and wine

Weingarten.rocks serves traditional Heurigen snacks made with regional ingredients and given a modern twist. This offers a culinary connection to the area, with its own place alongside the themes of landscape, church architecture and cellar lanes.

Discover more destinations: Guntersdorf, Platt, Großkadolz, Kammersdorf, Pulkau, Zellerndorf, Hadres, Schrattenthal.

For the broader travel overview: Hollabrunn.