Save Kellergassen: New Handbook for Lower Austria's cultural heritage!

Save Kellergassen: New Handbook for Lower Austria's cultural heritage!

Niederösterreich, Österreich - On April 23, 2025, Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and LH deputy Stephan Pernkopf presented an innovative manual that focuses on maintaining the Kellergassen in Lower Austria. In this region, the cellar alleys are not only an economic, but also a cultural heritage that reflects the history and craftsmanship on site. According to nö.gv.at , the new "Handbuch Kellergasse" as a comprehensive guide for the professional renovation and maintenance of press houses, boiler Serve alleys.

The manual provides detailed instructions for renovation, including specific mixing conditions for limestone plaster and the renewal of historical roof trusses. In addition, it offers the municipalities important information about space dedication, development plans and protection zones. This information is essential in order to obtain the Kellergassen as part of the building cultural heritage and for tourist added value in the long term.

Support for communities and renovation funding

The state of Lower Austria not only provides the manual, but also offers personal building advice and renovation grants. Around 1,300 cellar alleys are recorded in Lower Austria, with 75% of the cellar alleys being in the Weinviertel. These important structures attract between 20,000 and 30,000 visitors annually who take part in cellar allocations.

With a vineyard area of over 27,000 hectares, Lower Austria is an essential player in the domestic wine industry. In view of the importance of these cultural sites, a long -term viable concept is also being followed, which also includes the preservation of further historical objects such as press houses, reading heights and Stadl.

monument protection in the further context

The initiative to preserve the Kellergassen is part of the more comprehensive efforts to protect monuments and maintain the cultural heritage in Austria. In cooperation with ORF III Culture and Information, a short documentary series entitled "Monument Protection in Austria" is presented. This series aims to strengthen awareness of the diversity and value of the nationally and internationally protected cultural assets. Examples from this series illustrate how important the personal commitment of individual citizens is to preserve monuments. Whether it is a wall painting restoration in a parish church or the revitalization of historical city centers, the commitment is shown everywhere. The initiative is also highlighted as a resource for quality of life and sustainable development.

Overall, a variety of examples of Austrian monuments that are listed are documented. The overview shows known sites such as the Ernstbrunn Castle in Lower Austria or the prehistoric pile dwellings in Lake Keutschacher, Carinthia. Information on the monument protection documentation are at BMKOES.GV.AT available.