Top 5 Buschenschanks Near Stainz: Local Flavor Close to Johann & Anna

Buschenschank Hiden (known locally as Höllerhansl) – Hochgrail 66, St. Stefan ob Stainz

More information: Weingut Hiden – approx. 3 km from Johann & Anna

The Hiden family has farmed the land and grown wine here for generations. Winegrower Franz Hiden trained at the Silberberg viticulture school, and his Schilcher, white wine, and Zweigelt have won numerous awards. Since 1994, the Hidens have welcomed guests at their Buschenschank Höllerhansl, a place that feels modern yet still rustic at heart. On the menu: typical Styrian fare like dried sausage, smoked meats, open-faced sandwiches, hearty platters, homemade spreads, roast pork belly, cheese specialties, and homemade pastries. In summer, a shaded arbor invites you to linger with a wonderful view over St. Stefan all the way to Riegersburg Castle. Families will find a playground, high chairs, and a children's menu, and for something special, you can book a "picnic in the vineyard."

Landhof Steinbäck – Pirkhof 1, St. Stefan ob Stainz

More information: Landhof Steinbäck (approx. 4.5 km from Johann & Anna)

Landhof Steinbäck sits in the gentle hills of the Schilcherland and blends tradition with a modern touch. Whether in the rustic, welcoming dining room or the green beer garden, guests can choose from a wide range of dishes, from a regional platter to Styrian specialties to a proper filet steak. The kitchen leans on regional, homemade produce, and the wines, brandies, whiskey, and liqueurs are all made in-house and served right in the garden. Landhof Steinbäck is a popular meeting point for locals and visitors alike, and its family-friendly atmosphere, garden playground, and cellar tours make it just as appealing for families.

Weingut Langmann Lex – Langegg 23, St. Stefan ob Stainz

More information: Weingut Langmann Lex (approx. 5 km from Johann & Anna)

At Weingut Langmann Lex, culinary tradition gets a creative reinterpretation. Alongside the tried-and-true classics – platters, potted meat, open sandwiches – this Buschenschank also serves more unusual treats like trout filet mousse and cheese from the Deutschmann farm dairy. Those with a sweet tooth will love the homemade Strauben pastries, curd cheese slices, Buchteln, or Schilcher cake. This family-friendly business has won regional awards more than once and offers a playground as well as guest rooms. Perched on the Langegg vineyard, it also rewards visitors with a beautiful view across the Schilcherland.

Weinbau und Buschenschank Machater (known locally as Florlwirt) – Gundersdorf 3, St. Stefan ob Stainz

More information: Buschenschank Florlwirt Machater (approx. 5.5 km from Johann & Anna)

For the Machater family, regionality comes first. Across five hectares of vineyard, they grow mainly Schilcher (Blauer Wildbacher) along with Morillon and Grüner Sylvaner. At the award-winning Buschenschank Florlwirt, guests can taste these wines straight from the source alongside a generous spread: classics like meat and cheese platters, Sulz (jellied meat), and bean salad sit on the menu next to fish and ham specialties from pork, venison, and beef, as well as wild herb dishes. The spacious grounds seat up to 110 people indoors and 50 outside, with playgrounds both inside and out for the kids. Special touches like cellar tours, picnic baskets, weddings and events, and even a warm welcome for motorcyclists and dogs make Florlwirt a varied destination for a day out.

Buschenschank Geiser (known locally as Tschankhiasl) – Grubberg 35, St. Stefan ob Stainz

Buschenschank Geiser is a small, family-run operation in an idyllic spot on the Grubberg hill. It seats 60 outdoors and 100 in its cozy indoor rooms. Children have their own playground, and hiking trails loop around the farm, making it easy to combine a walk with a snack. Alongside Schilcher and Chardonnay white wines, they also pour a Zweigelt red. Regional favorites like meat platters and homemade pastries are especially popular with regulars; one newspaper feature described how the Geiser family spoils guests with homemade bacon from their own Schwäbisch-Hällisch and Turopolje pigs, plus wines and juices they produce themselves. Dogs are welcome, and a guest taxi service makes getting there easy.

In short

All five of these Buschenschanks lie within the Schilcherland, just a few minutes by car from the Johann & Anna apartments. Each has its own character: from creative kitchen ideas to classic platters to special experiences like a picnic in the vineyard or a tour of the wine cellar. Whether it's a relaxed family outing, a romantic evening for two, or a well-earned break during a hike – somewhere around Stainz, there's a Buschenschank to match every taste. It's worth checking opening hours ahead of time and letting yourself be won over by Styrian hospitality.