Leopoldsberg: Vienna’s Majestic Gateway to the Alps. Perched 425 meters above the Danube, Leopoldsberg marks the northeastern edge of the Alps and the entrance to the Vienna Woods. It’s not just a hill — it’s a living tapestry of history, nature, and breathtaking vistas. Leopoldsberg has been settled since the Stone Age, with Celtic and Roman traces still echoing through the soil. In the 17th century, the Leopoldskirche, a baroque church dedicated to Saint Leopold, was built at the summit — its white façade now a beacon visible from across the city. The hill also played a role in Vienna’s defense during the Second Siege of Vienna in 1683, when allied forces gathered nearby to repel Ottoman invaders

First mentioned in documents dating back to the 12th century, Kahlenbergerdorf was once an independent municipality before becoming part of Vienna’s Döbling district in 1892. Its name comes from the nearby Kahlenberg, though interestingly, the hill now known as Leopoldsberg was originally called Kahlenberg until 1693. The village has deep roots in viticulture, with wine production dating back over 2,500 years, beginning with Celtic settlers. Monasteries and noble families once owned vineyards here, and the area was even mined for silver in the 16th century — though those deposits didn’t last long1. Authentic Wine Culture Today, Kahlenbergerdorf is celebrated for its authenticity and rustic charm. Narrow, winding streets lead to traditional Buschenschanken (wine taverns), where you can sip local wines surrounded by steep vineyard slopes. The Weinrundwanderweg, a circular wine hiking trail opened in 1998, begins here and guides visitors through the region’s best vineyards.