Kirchenwirt Hotel Restaurant Wachau - Weissenkirchen in der Wachau

Historic hotel in the Wachau World Heritage Site with award-winning cuisine and a spa sanctuary in 500-year-old vaults

Dining & Local Produce

The multi-award-winning restaurant at Hotel Kirchenwirt specializes in local and seasonal Austrian cuisine, with dishes such as Zander and Eierschwammerl/Chanterelle Mushrooms. The vinotheque offers a wide range of Austrian wines, and the daily breakfast buffet includes homemade jams and local produce. Guests can dine on the outdoor terrace with valley views, or in the historic parlours.

Rooms & Architecture

The Kirchenwirt Hotel offers rooms in the main building plus two renovated annexes from the 16th century, the Arkadenhof and the Gellerhaus. Each house has its own style, with rooms featuring high wooden ceilings or cross vaults. All rooms are furnished with solid wood furniture.

Wellness & Relaxation

A unique spa sanctuary is located in the historic vaults of the hotel, offering sauna and steam room facilities. Guests can also use a nearby spa area (a 5-minute walk away) at a surcharge. The hotel is committed to sustainability with a focus on local producers.

Activities & Location

The hotel is located in the heart of Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, a 15-minute drive from Krems and a 1-hour drive from Vienna. Guests receive reduced green fees at two golf courses (18 and 36 holes) within 19 miles. The hotel provides bike storage and charging facilities for electric bikes, and the World Heritage Trail offers scenic hiking paths nearby.

Pet-Friendly & Family Amenities

Pet-friendly accommodations are available with special provisions for dogs. The hotel provides family rooms and a varied breakfast buffet that includes homemade jams and local produce. Specialized services for cycling enthusiasts and personalized attention from the host family round out the offerings.

• Dining: Multi-award-winning restaurant with local Austrian cuisine
• Rooms: 16th-century annexes with cross vaults and high wooden ceilings
• Wellness: Spa sanctuary in historic vaults with sauna and steam room
• Activities: Reduced green fees at 2 golf courses, bike storage & charging
• Pet Policy: Pet-friendly with special provisions for dogs
• Location: Wachau World Heritage Site, 1 hour from Vienna