Neuweidling can be explored through its architecture and local history: St. Sebastian Chapel, a wayside shrine and the history of the Schlüsselhof each offer a different perspective. Nearby, the Auwanderweg trail runs through fields and orchards and briefly through woodland. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can plan your stay around whether you are more interested in religious buildings, historic wine production or the landscape.
Religious Buildings and Historic Wayside Monuments
St. Sebastian Chapel is located in Neuweidling and is considered significant in art-historical terms; it was first mentioned in 1179. The building is a simple, rectangular, plastered brick structure. Its pink finish is defined by white bands at the corners and around the rectangular door. The chapel is notable both for its early historical record and for the specific features of its design.
Another religious memorial is the Schlüsselhof Cross in Neuweidling. It is a wayside shrine dating from 1681 and very probably commemorates the effects of the plague. This qualification is part of the historical account: the connection to the plague is a likely interpretation, not a certainty. As a wayside monument, the cross is distinct from St. Sebastian Chapel, which is a separate building.
A depiction of St. Sebastian also marks Neuweidlinger Straße: it stands on public land at the entrance to the village and is made of weather-resistant artificial sandstone. It was created in the early 21st century by Karl Kalchhauser, a stonemason from Rohrendorf. The figure thus combines a specific landmark with a more recent work of regional stonemasonry.
The Schlüsselhof: Wine Production and Local History
Today’s Schlüsselhof originated as a wine-producing estate in the historic settlement of Weidling, now Neuweidling. Another historical layer was added in 1645: during the siege of Krems, it housed the headquarters of Swedish General Thorstenson. The site thus connects its origins as a wine-producing estate with a clearly dated event in military and local history.
The Schlüsselhof produces various wines, spirits and fruit. This adds a contemporary production dimension to its historic role as a wine-producing estate. If you are planning a visit, check the current operating details in advance.
Wine Cellar Lane and the Surrounding Landscape
The Rohrendorfer Kellergasse, actually called Lindobelgasse, is located in the municipality of Rohrendorf bei Krems. It is 1,650 metres long and is considered Austria’s longest wine cellar lane. The lane contains 72 wine-press houses and cellar tunnels; some of the cellars were excavated as early as the 14th and 15th centuries. The length refers to the entire lane, while the early dates apply to individual cellars and their construction.
For a change of scenery, the Auwanderweg trail in the area around Neuweidling runs through fields and orchards and briefly through woodland. A route description from 2020 recounts this route; the trail and conditions may change. Check both before setting out.
Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests
Different priorities may guide your choice of holiday apartment: the chapel combines an early historical mention with a clearly described architectural style, while the Schlüsselhof represents wine production and local history. The Auwanderweg trail focuses on the landscape, while the wine cellar lane—with its length and historic cellars—offers a cultural point of interest in the municipality of Rohrendorf bei Krems. This allows you to choose according to the topics you would like to spend time exploring during your stay.
Discover more destinations: Weißenkirchen In Der Wachau, Sankt Michael, Schwallenbach, Kammern, Krustetten, Gedersdorf, Mautern An Der Donau, Lengenfeld.
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