Situated at a short distance to the north of Vienna city, Grinzing is one of the popular villages frequently visited by the tourists. To experience the magical spirit of the traditional Austrian tavern, heurigen, the tourists must pay a visit to Grinzing which is dotted with such establishments.
Grinzing remained under the jurisdiction of the independent parish till the last decade of the 19th century. It was later incorporated in the Austrian Union and is presently the part of the district of Döbling.
The topography of Grinzing is dominated by mountains, streams and forested areas. The tourists may enjoy a luxurious stroll along the grapevines that extend to large areas in the region. The vineyards are sources of the home made wine found in the authentic heurigens at Grinzing. The connoisseurs of good wine and spirit may tune in to the traditional music that accompanies the drinking at the local taverns.
The natural and picturesque beauty of Grinzing inspired several reputed composers like Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Other than the alehouses, the tourists may also visit the Kaasgrabenkirche and the Pfarrkirche, which are popular tourist attractions of Grinzing. The mortal remains of the reputed Austrian composer and conductor, Gustav Mahler rests in the Grinzing Cemetery.
