Stuffed peppers or spicy sliced cheese often end up in our shopping carts, but the exact process behind them usually remains a mystery. That changes about a two-hour drive from Vienna in the northern Waldviertel region. At the cheese factory in the Waldviertel , you can watch the production of authentic dairy products up close and learn about regional processes.
From raw milk to finished antipasti
The centerpiece of the expansive grounds is the large demonstration facility. You can only enter this as part of a guided tour, which provides an in-depth introduction to the world of milk processing. There, you’ll learn step by step how the raw materials are refined and eventually mature into the final products.
Particularly interesting for anyone who enjoys a tasty snack: You’ll get a direct look at the production of the stuffed antipasti for which the Waldviertel-based company is widely known. But the tour isn’t just about theory—at various stations, you’ll taste the fresh cheese specialties right on the spot. The guided tours provide concrete details about the history of the company and the craft itself.
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Ticket prices and events
Guided tours start daily during the peak season from May to September at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. A regular ticket costs 11.90 euros for adults, while admission for children between the ages of 6 and 14 is 8.90 euros. A great perk for day-trippers from the region: Anyone with a Lower Austria Card can take the tour once for free.
May is a particularly good time to visit Heidenreichstein. On May 8 and 9, 2026, the “hei³” trade fair will open its doors for the first time right on the grounds under the motto “Technology, Trade, Passion.” In addition to the Cheese World, 24 regional exhibitors will be presenting their products, complemented by a supporting program featuring a cooking demonstration by a carp chef and even helicopter sightseeing flights.
If you’re hungry after the tour, you’ll find something to eat right on site. The on-site restaurant “Kaskuchl” serves a variety of hot cheese dishes and Waldviertel delicacies.
🧀 The Cheese Makers’ World
📍 Litschauer Straße 18, 3860 Heidenreichstein
💶 Admission (incl. guided tour): €11.90 (adults), €8.90 (children ages 6–14)
⏰ Guided tours: Wed–Sun at 9:30 AM & 12:30 PM (May–Sept additionally at 2:30 PM)
