Viniculture museum Salzburg

In the Georgsturm on the Mönchsberg, the Weinbau Museum Salzburg [Salzburg viniculture museum] presents the history of viniculture in the town of Salzburg. A spindle press, historical equipment and display boards illustrate the difficult cultivation and the importance of the scouts.

Salzburg and Wine

Salzburg is known as the beer capital of Austria, but viticulture has historical significance with roots dating back to Roman times. Although cultivation is not easy, ambitious winemakers produce exclusive rarities in Salzburg in small quantities.

Historical Viticulture and the Scouts

The "Historical Viticulture" project was started in 2006 by former scout leaders and scout parents in collaboration with Winemaker Martin Mittelbach from Wachau at the request of the city, and was expanded in 2021 with the "Wine Museum" in Georgsturm featuring a "Sample Vineyard." The main focus there, besides the development of viticulture in Salzburg, was on presenting the current six wine businesses in the state of Salzburg.

Salzburg's Viticulture Not Just in the Hands of the Scouts

The scouts began planting grapevines in 2008 in the so-called "Paris-Lodron Zwinger," a former part of the city of Salzburg's fortification. The result is an early red Veltliner. Since 2015, there has also been the "Mönchsberg Sparkling" from the Concord variety – cultivated by the Sturm family on the southern slope of Mönchsberg. The wines can be tasted in selected restaurants and purchased at the museum.

Opening times

Every first Saturday from May to October (May 1 + June 5 + July 3 + August 7 + September 4 + October 2, 2027) from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without registration, as well as the "Paris-Lodron-Heurigen" on the third Saturday in September (September 18, 2027).

Special tours for groups only with registration!

Dogs not allowed

(Status: 10/2026)

Prices

Entrance fee including guided tour and museum brochure (museum and wine garden):
Adults € 3.00
Children and teenagers up to 16 years free
Special guided tour for groups € 10.00 per person, minimum 10 persons

(as of 10/2026)