Sankt Anna am Aigen: Wine, Landscape and History

Wine, landscape and local history play different roles in Sankt Anna am Aigen. The Vinothek Steiermark brings together wine and regional products; the Wine Trail of the Senses and the Höll represent different connections with nature. Sixthaus, the parish church, Maria Theresienstein and the memorial add architectural and commemorative history to these themes.

Wine and regional products

At the Vinothek Steiermark, you can receive expert advice on around 220 select wines from the three Styrian wine-growing regions, taste them and take them home. The wine selection may change over time. If a particular offering is important to your plans, ask about it in advance.

In addition to wine, the vinothek stocks regional products such as sparkling wines, fine spirits, chocolates, wine accessories and handcrafted goods. This means a range of product types alongside the wine selection. Tastings are available for groups of eight or more by prior arrangement. If you are planning a group tasting, arrange it before your arrival.

Landscape and connections with nature

The Wine Trail of the Senses passes through geologically varied terrain and reaches elevations of up to 600 metres. Geological variety and elevation describe two different features of the trail: the character of the terrain and the height it reaches. Alongside its wine-related name, the Wine Trail also has a clear connection with the landscape.

The Höll near Sankt Anna am Aigen is part of a Natura 2000 site. This is a different connection with nature from the description of the Wine Trail: the trail is characterised by its terrain and elevation, while the Höll is notable for its inclusion in the Natura 2000 site. You can take these differences into account when deciding which landscape themes to prioritise during your stay.

Buildings, borders and remembrance

Sixthaus stands right by the church square, is considered the oldest house in St. Anna am Aigen and is a well-preserved relic from the 18th century. This description links its place in local history with a clearly stated historical period.

The parish church brings together several dates. The present-day church stands on the site of a chapel dedicated to St Anne, first mentioned in 1545. Construction of the parish church was completed in 1712; a painting of the Holy Trinity in the church was created around 1730. The dates refer to different events: 1545 to the chapel’s first mention, 1712 to the completion of the church building and around 1730 to the creation of the painting.

Maria Theresienstein is a boundary stone erected during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa. The memorial in the centre of Sankt Anna am Aigen commemorates wartime events and was rebuilt in 1999. Alongside the history of churches and houses, border history and remembrance of wartime events emerge as distinct historical themes.

When looking for a hotel, you can weigh these priorities against one another: the vinothek combines wine with tastings and regional products, the Wine Trail and the Höll represent different connections with nature, and the historic sites bring together different periods and themes. This makes it possible to choose what to focus on in Sankt Anna am Aigen according to the interests that you want to shape your stay.

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