THE SECRET OF MAYERLING

"Crown Prince Rudolf is dead! He was found lifeless in his hunting lodge at Mayerling ! Accident, murder or suicide? Was he alone? This was the headline in the tabloids in the winter of 1889 after the tragedy at Mayerling.

Sightseeing by bus/minibus  – 3 hours
Rate € 240,- not incl. bus/admission

We take you to the scene of the drama (to Rudolf’s hunting lodge at Mayerling) that shocked the Imperial Court. We will tell you how it came to pass, what really happened and what were the consequences of this murderous love story for the Austrian monarchy.

Mayerling and Heuriger. The tour takes you through the romantic Helenental Valley located in the southern Vienna Woods to Mayerling. We will visit the hunting lodge where you will learn more about the tragic story. Then we proceed to the famous wine village of Gumpoldskirchen and we will relax there at one of the numerous Heurigen (typical Austrian wine tavern). In the evening we will return to Vienna.

Mayerling and Heiligenkreuz Monastery. Option instead of the visit to the wine tavern: a guided tour of the Cistercian monastery of Heiligenkreuz, founded in medieval times. Its’ monks hit the international charts with their sacred CD "Music for Paradise". You will see the medieval cloister and learn interesting facts about the monks’ life both once upon a time and now.