Gölles - Manufactory for fine brandy & fine vinegar
Riegersburg
The time is ripe for fine brandy and exquisite vinegar!
At the Gölles Manufactory, at the foot of the historic Riegersburg, high-quality vinegars and distillates have been produced for over 40 years. For several generations, the Gölles family has cultivated their orchards in the Styrian hill country. Only the best and ripest fruits, especially old, almost forgotten varieties, are used for vinegar and noble distillate production. For example, Saubirnen, Kriecherl, Hauszwetschken, and Maschansker apples are cultivated and processed at Gölles.
Highlight
The highlight of Gölles production is the Apple Balsamic Vinegar, invented by Alois Gölles in the 1980s. Inspired by his stay in Modena, he developed a balsamic vinegar made from apples that is now appreciated worldwide in top gastronomy.
The Experience Tour
On the experience tour, you enter the interactive orchard, Austria's largest vinegar barrel cellar, the distillery, and the sensory tunnel. At the different stations, you will learn interesting facts about the production and storage of the products. Discover everything about the origins of the family business, the people behind it, the management of resources, and the value creation of the products. Of course, the vinegars and noble distillates can be extensively tasted.
Now New:
From May 1st to October 31st individual visitors have the opportunity to participate in a personal guided tour . These take place on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. . Regular individual prices apply. A reservation via email or phone is required.
Book your experience in the Gölles Manufactory now!
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November to April:
Monday to Saturday, 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
May to October:
Monday to Saturday, 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Holidays 2026
04.06. Easter Monday closed
01.05. State Holiday closed
14.05. Ascension Day open
25.05. Whit Monday closed
04.06. Corpus Christi open
15.08. Assumption of Mary open
26.10. National Holiday open
You can find the entrance prices for the Gölles Experience Tour here.
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