The market town of Trumau in the district of Baden is located in the southern Vienna Woods along the Triesting River—roughly along the line that separates the drier southwest from the more humid northeastern part of the Vienna Basin. Its location in this transition zone may explain the town’s name: the Middle High German word “drum” means “end piece”—and here, therefore, “end piece of a floodplain landscape.” The town’s current name appears in a similar form in all historical documents.
Today, Trumau is a well-known wine-growing village and also an ideal base for excursions into the surrounding countryside. Easy, flat routes make it perfect for family-friendly cycling. Numerous hiking trails—for hikers of all ages—wind through the Vienna Woods. In the summer, the Oberwaltersdorf swimming lake is a great place to visit.
Trumau: A Wine-Growing Community Where You’ll Feel Right at Home
The town is famous for many different grape varieties, such as Grüne Veltliner, Burgundy, and Chardonnay, as well as Zweigelt and Blauer Portugieser.
Trumau’s Sights
The post-Gothic parish church dates back to the second half of the 16th century. Trumau Castle, owned by the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz, was expanded from a manor into the castle we see today during the 17th century. The historic courtyard is open to the public. In front of the castle stand two pavilions from the 18th century. Also worth seeing in Trumau is the historic “Hofrichterhaus”—an imposing residence from the early 19th century that is a listed building.
