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    Glossary of Terms

    Glossary – Terms around your stay in the Wachau

    To help you plan your trip with confidence, we explain the most important terms around hotel, wellness, wine and the Wachau region in plain language. Each entry includes a short definition – and a note on what it specifically means for you as our guest.

    Terms by topic

    Stay & booking

    Everything important around arrival, booking and conditions.

    Rooms & amenities

    Our room categories and the amenities you can expect.

    Wellness & spa

    Terms around our Penthouse Spa and wellness in the Wachau.

    Cuisine & wine

    Indulgence, restaurant and estate-grown wines from the Wachau.

    Wachau region

    Landscape, culture and highlights right outside the door, in the UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Offers & services

    Packages, vouchers and all services around your stay.

    Personal advice

    Still have questions?

    We are happy to advise you personally – whether about your preferred room, a wellness stay in the Wachau or a tailor-made offer.

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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.