Escape the hectic pace of everyday life, go for romantic strolls through our picturesque vineyards, explore the many fascinating aspects of this unspoiled countryside on well-marked cycle and hiking paths. Nature, culture, wine, ... you find everything in abundance in the "Tuscany of Austria". You can also see quite a few windmills, which are typical of this region.
Retz is the ideal base for day trips to the many interesting sights of the Waldviertel and the Weinviertel, where you find more castles and fortresses than in any other region of Austria. The metropolitan city of Vienna with its famous opera house is only an hour´s drive away, and you can also visit the Czech Republic since we are close to the borders.