Sooß lies on the foothills of the Vienna Woods, surrounded by vineyards between the spa towns of Baden and Bad Vöslau. Winegrowing, local history and trails on the Lindkogel give the village its varied character. When looking for accommodation, you can plan your stay around what interests you most: wine culture, the architecture of St. Anna or hiking.
Wine and Scenery in Sooß
Winegrowing has a long tradition in Sooß. The wine-growing area covers about 200 hectares and is especially known for the red wines Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch. At local Heurigen, you can sample Sooß wines with a traditional snack. Visitors can find numerous Heurigen serving red and white wines throughout the year; however, opening hours vary from one establishment to another. So check the hours of the Heuriger you plan to visit.
The annual Genussmeile offers another way to combine hiking and wine. On the first two weekends in September, it brings together hiking and wine tasting along the 1st Vienna Water Main Hiking Trail. If your trip falls during this period, check the event dates in advance.
The Vienna Woods also shape the municipality’s landscape. The entire section of Sooß within the biosphere park lies in the “Vienna Woods–Thermal Region” Natura 2000 European protected area. More than 280 hectares—nearly 75 percent of this biosphere park section—are forested. In the Vienna Woods around the Lindkogel, deciduous forests predominate, interspersed with spruce and black pine.
St. Anna Church and the Lausturm
Sooß was first mentioned in a document about 800 years ago and developed into a wine-growing village. St. Anna Church stands on the northern side of the municipality. It is a church fortified like a fortress. It dates from the beginning of the 14th century and was built in the Early Gothic style. The single-nave main body has two square bays and Gothic rib vaults. A massive, three-storey tower stands above the east gate. A cemetery wall and a double rampart encircle the church. Together, these architectural features illustrate the church’s fortified character.
Another landmark of Sooß is the Lausturm. In 1892, wine estate owner Robert Schlumberger had it built for his wife Sophie’s 70th birthday. It offers an impressive panoramic view across the sunlit vineyard slopes of the Sooß wine-growing sites. The tower is privately owned and cannot be visited.
Hiking Trails for Different Abilities
The “Tut Gut!” Sooß Steps Trail is a 4.39-kilometre circular route that starts and ends at the Sooß Generations Park. The Bad Vöslau Wine Hiking Trail is an easy, family-friendly 5.42-kilometre loop. It passes through the vineyards in the direction of Sooß and returns to Bad Vöslau via the water main trail. Both routes are circular; their stated lengths can help you choose a suitable trail, but no walking time is specified.
The Sooß Lindkogel Circular Hike leads from Sooß along the Weißen Weg and over the Sooß Lindkogel to the Vöslauer Hütte and back. This hike requires good fitness and sturdy footwear. Its starting point is accessible by public transport via train to Baden and then by bus, as well as by bicycle or car. Check current trail conditions and access arrangements before setting out.
The Franz Krenn Trail, with its path of mindfulness, was opened to the public on 1 September 2023. Check current access before visiting. A wayside shrine also stands along the cycling and hiking trail from Sooß in the direction of Baden.
When looking for a hotel in Sooß, it helps to have a clear focus: wine and Heurigen, the architectural history of St. Anna or the different hiking trails offer various ways to shape your stay. If you are planning a hike, you can compare route lengths and requirements; the Lindkogel hike specifically requires good fitness and sturdy footwear.
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