Discover Retz: history, cellars and wine

Retz can be discovered through several cultural and historical themes: the museum traces the story from prehistoric times to the recent past, while the adventure cellar focuses on winegrowing and historic cellars. Baroque and Venetian architecture meet on the main square; the town hall tower offers views across rooftops and vineyards. A wine cycling route forms a circular tour through the Retzerland, starting and ending in Retz. If you are looking for a hotel in Retz, you can first decide which of these perspectives you would like to shape your stay.

City and regional history at the museum

The Retz Museum offers insights into the history of the region and the town of Retz, from prehistoric times to the recent past. Its broad time span goes beyond a single era, making the development of the town and region its central theme. The collections include cultural history, archaeology and geological holdings, as well as the South Moravian Gallery. This breadth of subject matter offers several ways to explore the area: you may be interested in the town’s history, archaeological or geological collections, and can also include the gallery in your plans. This lets you give your stay a historical focus alongside architecture and views.

The Retz Adventure Cellar

The Retz Adventure Cellar lies beneath the main square. It is 20 km long, reaches depths of up to 20 m, and some sections extend over three levels. These dimensions give an idea of its scale and make it a different way to experience the town than looking down on the square from above. Guided tours cover the history of winegrowing and the historic cellars. Visits are only possible with a guide. If you plan to include this attraction, schedule it as a guided visit and check in advance for suitable tour times.

Main square and views from the town hall tower

Retz’s main square is one of the largest in Austria and features Baroque and Venetian architecture. The observation platform on the town hall tower is 30 m high and can be reached by climbing 128 steps. From there, panoramic views stretch across Retz’s rooftops and vineyards as far as the windmill. The main square and tower offer different highlights for your itinerary: the square puts architecture in the foreground, while the tower offers elevated views over the town and its surroundings.

Cycling route and farmers’ market

The Weinviertel DAC wine cycling route forms a circular tour through the Retzerland, with Retz as its start and end point. This is a different kind of experience from the town hall tower: the visit there focuses on a single viewpoint, while the cycling route takes you on a circular tour through the Retzerland. If you plan to ride the route, check the latest route information before setting off, as it may be updated.

Every Saturday, the Genussmarkt takes place on Retz’s main square. The day of the week is a practical planning detail if you would like to include a visit to the market in your stay; check the date before you travel. As the market is held on the main square, you can combine your visit with an interest in the square’s architecture.

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