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    Dürnstein · Wachau · Austria

    SPA & WINE Hotel
    in the Wachau

    Enjoy unforgettable days at Gartenhotel Pfeffel – your retreat on the Danube

    4.8/5on Google
    4 Star Hotel
    Wellness Award
    Family-Run
    Prime Location Dürnstein
    Penthouse SPA
    Gourmet Restaurant
    Free Parking
    Free Wi-Fi
    Own Winery

    Welcome

    Your Home in the Wachau

    For over 50 years, the Pfeffel family has been welcoming guests from around the world to their charming garden. Nestled among the vineyards of Dürnstein, we combine tradition with modern comfort.

    A few days in the Wachau can change more than you think.

    Between the Danube, vineyards, wellness and fine cuisine, relaxation often begins the moment you arrive. Find the stay that suits your holiday.

    Terrasse mit Donau-Blick
    Donau bei Dürnstein mit Schifffahrt

    UNESCO World Heritage

    Experience the Wachau

    Vineyards, Danube panorama and medieval villages

    Penthouse SPA

    Pure Relaxation

    Wellness above the rooftops of Dürnstein

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    Guest Reviews

    What Our Guests Say

    We've visited the Wachau many times, but never found a hotel like this. The location right in Dürnstein is unbeatable, and the rooftop SPA took our breath away. We'll definitely be back."
    Maria & Thomas K.

    Maria & Thomas K.

    Google
    The food was truly excellent – you can tell they cook with fresh, regional ingredients. And the house Grüner Veltliner to go with it? Perfect. We took a few bottles home with us."
    Stefan R.

    Stefan R.

    HolidayCheck
    What impressed us most: you don't feel like you're in some anonymous hotel. The Pfeffel family is always there, gives tips for excursions and really takes care of you personally. You rarely find that anymore."
    Claudia H.

    Claudia H.

    Booking.com

    Pfeffel Winery

    Wine & Pleasure

    Fine wines from our own production

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    Brand New

    New Gourmet Rooms

    Exclusive Rooms with Vineyard Panorama

    We have expanded our offering with exclusive gourmet rooms featuring a private balcony, freestanding bathtub and direct views of the vineyards. Modern, comfortable and in true Wachau style.

    Donau Suite
    Garten Suite
    Penthouse Suite
    Juniorsuite Vogelberg

    More space for wonderful holiday days.

    The new Gourmet Rooms combine generous living, warm materials and views towards the Danube with the tranquillity that brings you to the Wachau.

    Book Direct — It Pays Off

    Book Direct — It Pays Off

    • Best price guarantee
    • Free cancellation up to 2 days before arrival
    • From 3 nights: complimentary 30-minute massage
    • From 3 nights: blind tasting of our house-distilled spirits at the bar from 9 PM
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    Your Hosts

    The Pfeffel Family

    For generations, the Pfeffel family has run the garden hotel with heart and passion. The connection between tradition and innovation, regional roots and cosmopolitan hospitality — that is our recipe for unforgettable stays.

    We look forward to welcoming you personally in Dürnstein.

    – The Pfeffel Family

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    The Pfeffel Family

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    Gartenhotel & Winery Pfeffel is a 4-star hotel in Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley, Lower Austria. Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau, the hotel combines wellness, wine, culinary arts, and relaxation in a unique setting between the Danube, vineyards, and nature. Guests can look forward to a penthouse spa with a spacious wellness area, a restaurant serving regional and seasonal cuisine, and estate-grown wines from the Wachau. Thanks to its location near Dürnstein, the hotel is an ideal base for holidays on the Danube, wellness in the Wachau, hiking, cycling, river cruises, and memorable days in one of Austria's most beautiful regions.