Gumpoldskirchen: Wine, History and Culture
Accommodation in Gumpoldskirchen
For travellers who would like to combine a hotel stay with culture, wine or outdoor activities, Gumpoldskirchen offers a variety of options. The parish church and Kirchengasse offer a glimpse into the town’s architectural and local history; Bergerhaus and the Fire Brigade Museum each have their own museum focus. There is also the Wine Hiking Trail, a route towards the Anninger hiking region and places to eat along Kirchengasse. When planning your trip, you can decide whether you would like to explore historic sites, the town’s connection to wine or paths through the countryside.
Kirchengasse and architectural history
Kirchengasse leads from the town hall to St. Michael’s Parish Church and, together with the adjoining Renaissance courtyards, forms a distinctive historic ensemble in Gumpoldskirchen. Most of the Renaissance houses along the street were built in the 16th and 17th centuries. By contrast, the current structure of the parish church dates from the first half of the 15th century and is one of Lower Austria’s treasures of rural Gothic architecture. These sites therefore bring together different periods of construction: the church points to an earlier era than most of the Renaissance houses.
Since 2008, a Gothic labyrinth has complemented the parish church and the castle in Gumpoldskirchen. Visitors enjoy walking through it meditatively. It offers a different experience from the architectural history of the church and courtyards: the focus here is on a slow, meditative walk. The Gumpoldskirchen Fire Brigade Museum is also located on the church square. Since autumn 1994, it has been housed in the former armoury of the Gumpoldskirchen Volunteer Fire Brigade. This offers another way to explore local history through a former building of the town’s fire brigade.
Museums and exhibitions
Exhibitions are held at Bergerhaus throughout the year. It is also home to the Wine-Growing Museum, which features a wooden wine press dating from the 16th century. This object gives the museum a concrete connection to historic wine-growing; the exhibitions complement this focus with changing themes. If you would like to visit the Wine-Growing Museum independently, you can do so during the tourism office’s opening hours. Guided tours can be arranged by prior appointment. Plan an independent visit around these opening hours, and book a guided tour in advance if you would like one.
Trails through the vineyards and towards Anninger
The Gumpoldskirchen Wine Hiking Trail begins in the vineyards opposite St. Michael’s Parish Church. Another described route heads towards the Anninger hiking region and passes through the Dreidärrischenhöhle cave in the Siebenbrunnengraben valley. The two routes can be distinguished as follows: the Wine Hiking Trail starts in the vineyards opposite the church, while the cave is part of the route towards Anninger. When planning your outings, these different landscapes may help you decide which route you would like to explore.
Wine and local history
Restaurants and traditional wine taverns along Kirchengasse invite you to linger and enjoy Gumpoldskirchen wines. This combines a visit to the street with a taste of local cuisine, while the Wine-Growing Museum explores the history of wine-growing.
The town’s religious history also extends beyond the architectural history of the parish church. In 1855, participants in a pilgrimage to the Cholera Chapel in Helenental decided to build a Calvary with the corresponding Stations of the Cross at the foot of Anninger. This decision provides another historical point of interest for travellers interested in the region’s religious history as well as its architecture.
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