Genussmeile Thermenregion 2025 Guide in English

About Genussmeile Thermenregion

6–7 September 2025 and 13–14 September 2025 the “longest bar in the world” returns to the Thermenregion Wienerwald along the 1. Wiener Wasserleitungswanderweg between Mödling, Gumpoldskirchen, Pfaffstätten, Baden, and Bad Vöslau. Expect an easy vineyard walk with stations pouring regional DAC wines, seasonal food, live music, and family-friendly activities. Genussmeile Thermeregion (Eng. “Gourmet mile in Thermeregion”) might be the most exciting wine festival in Austria.

Also known as: Genussmeile Thermenregion Wienerwald; Wiener Wasserleitungsweg Genussmeile.

What to expect

Genussmeile is a relaxed vineyard walk linking dozens of pop-up stands: estate wineries pouring Thermenregion DAC varieties (notably Rotgipfler and Zierfandler), frizzante, most/sturm, plus regional snacks from classic Heurigen fare to vegan options. Live music sets the tone across multiple nodes, and kids find activities from giant soap bubbles to bouncy castles.

Genussmeile Details

• Event name: Genussmeile Thermenregion 2025
• Type: Wine and food festival (outdoor; walking route)
• Dates: 2025-09-06 – 2025-09-07 and 2025-09-13 – 2025-09-14
• Venue: Wiener Wasserleitungswanderweg (sections: Bad Vöslau–Sooß–Baden; Baden–Pfaffstätten–Gumpoldskirchen; Guntramsdorf–Mödling)
• Opening hours: Sat & Sun 12:00–19:30; in bad weather 12:00–17:00 (as of September 2025)
• Tickets/Entry: Free entry; pay-as-you-go for food/drink. Special tastings have set fees (see below) 
• Official site: genussmeile.info
• Regional info: Wienerwald Weinherbst
• Transport: ÖBB regional trains to Mödling and Baden; local shuttle buses/tractors connect stations and trail segments (see Transport)
• Accessibility: The Bad Vöslau–Sooß–Baden section is largely flat and stroller‑friendly (“Mach’s da gmiadlich”). Terrain varies elsewhere.

Map of Genussmeile Thermeregion

Program highlights

Weekend 1

• Fri 5 September: 15:00 Big band sounds from Bad Hall at “Schnitzers Goldknöpferl” (B32). From 16:00 “Long Night of Wine” with organic wines and snacks at Weingut Familie Auer (B20).
• Sat 6 September: 10:00 Opening of the Badener Traubenkur (B1) with blessing of the harvest crown, folk dance group, and Lauras Tracht fashion show. 14:00 Official opening of the Genussmeile in front of the thermal bath, Bad Vöslau (A0) with Blasorchester Bad Vöslau, Susanne & Team & Tanzschule Dobner; followed by kickoff walk. Live music across the route (e.g., Cash & Country Band at Buschenschank Arian B16; Walter Nagel in “Kott ingbrunner Dorf” A7; Manfred Blach at Reb Lounge B11; “Klangblüte” at Weinbau Ceidl & Amterl Baden B2). 21:00 Afterparty in Melkerkeller Baden.
• Sun 7 September: 11:00 Frühschoppen at Weingut Böck (B13) and at Krug Hütte (B37). 14:00–18:00 Giant soap bubbles “bubbles4you” in section A. From 16:00 Unplugged set with Gernot Haselsteiner at Weinbau Bauer (C1). From 16:00 Team X‑Dream (schlager/oldies/Austropop) at Weingut Schachl (A6). 16:30 Flügelhorn duo Sauer in section A (Bad Vöslau–Sooß).

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Weekend 2

• Fri 12 September: From 16:00 “Long Night of Wine” (Weingut Familie Auer, B20).
• Sat 13 September: From 15:00 Wind quintet of MV Kirchberg/Wechsel in the Pfaffstätten section. 16:00 Live music with Föbal & Maschi (B16). From 18:00 DJ sets at Reb Lounge (B11) and at Weinbau Ceidl & Amterl Baden (B2). 21:00 Afterparty in Melkerkeller Baden.
• Sun 14 September: From 09:30 “Dirndlgwandsonntag” in Bad Vöslau: festive mass then Frühschoppen in Henriettenpark near the thermal bath (A0). 11:00 Frühschoppen with Föbal & Maschi (B16). Afternoon: Blasmusik of Musikverein Gumpoldskirchen (section B). 14:00–18:00 Giant soap bubbles in section A. From 15:00 Musikschule Pfaffstätten in the Pfaffstätten section. 16:30 Flügelhorn duo Sauer in section A.

Special tastings

• DAC tasting at Freigut Thallern (C2): Four Thermenregion DAC wines (Rotgipfler, Zierfandler as village and regional wines). Fee €7.50 for 4 samples incl. grissini, water, plus a €5 consumption voucher for the Genussmeile. As of September 2025.
• Thermenregion Sortensieger Lounge (A10): Taste current award‑winning wines. Fees: €7 (3 samples of choice); €12 (Thermenregion DAC white); €21 (all 17 award‑winners). As of September 2025.
• Weinherbst Wienerwald: Seasonal events and offers throughout autumn in the region. See wienerwald.info/weinherbst.

Kids & families

Highlights include “bubbles4you” (giant soap bubbles; both Sundays 14:00–18:00 in section A) and family‑friendly stands such as Biosphärenpark Wienerwald (B6), Lamasthék vegan lab station (B8), Weingut Christine & Harald Schachl (A7), Buschenschank Arian (B16), and Weinbau Ceidl (B2).

Hours, weather, and terrain

• Hours: Sat & Sun 12:00–19:30; in bad weather 12:00–17:00.
• All‑weather tip: There’s no bad weather—only the wrong gear. Bring sturdy shoes and rain protection. In rain, stands may operate reduced menus and some program points may be canceled.
• Terrain: Section A (Bad Vöslau–Sooß–Baden) is mostly flat and stroller‑friendly; other sections include gentle hills.

Transport and shuttles

Public transport (recommended): ÖBB trains run between Wien and Wiener Neustadt. Stations serving the route include Mödling, Guntramsdorf, Pfaffstätten, Baden, and Bad Vöslau. From the stations, tractor and shuttle buses connect directly to the Genussmeile entry points. See oebb.at for schedules.

• Baden shuttle bus: 12:00–19:30, every ~15 min.
• Pfaffstätten tractor shuttle: 12:00–20:00, every ~15 min.
• Traiskirchen shuttle: 12:00–19:30, every ~30 min.
• Gumpoldskirchen tractor shuttle: 14:00–19:00, every ~30 min.
• Guntramsdorf shuttle bus: 12:00–19:00, every ~20 min.
• Mödling shuttle bus: 12:00–19:30, every ~15 min.

By car: The L151 Weinbergstraße operates one‑way traffic during the event (Gumpoldskirchen → Pfaffstätten and Baden → Bad Vöslau) with the other lane used for parking. Expect closures and crowd controls. Follow local signage.

Practical tips

• Payment: Many stands are small producers; carry cash.
• Hydration: You’re walking along the historic spring‑water pipeline route—drink water between tastings.
• Sun & rain: Bring hat, sunscreen, and a light rain jacket.
• Respect the vineyards: Stay on paths; don’t damage vines.