The 2332 hectares of vineyards consist of stony and sparing, but occasionally heavy, loam soils. The main varieties are the Neuburger and Weissburgunder, all low in acidity. Approximately a third of the area is cultivated with red varieties such as Portugieser, Zweigelt, Blauburgunder and Cabernet Sauvignon. Some area brands: Gumpoldskirchner Königswein and Badener Lumpentürl.
Old public spas created the name of this region, south of Vienna. But the locals call it the "Südbahn". Indeed. you'll find many "Südbahner" (although many are really Viennese) in the "Buschenschanken" of Gumpoldskirchen, Traiskirchen, Sooss, Guntramsdorf, Tattendorf and Perchtoldsdorf. Since the 13th century, people here have had the right to "Leutgeben", or sell wine.
The climate in the Thermenregion is marked by hot, arid summers and cold winters (which occasionally cause frost damage). Long ago, this region had two names: Gumpoldskirchen and Vöslau. Their various soils and geographical position were compared to that of the Cote d'Or. Already in the 19th century, the spa village Bad Vöslau was known for its good red wines.
Eventually, the quality of the wine increased because of the ambitious efforts of a group of young wine-makers from Gumpoldskirchen, through their "Weinforum Thermenregion". Today, there are some varieties grown in the region which make perfect Prädikat wines - the Neuburger (grown on 350 hectares), the Zierfandler (good storing potential) and the Rotgipfler, a white variety which, when blended with the Zierfandler, becomes the Spätrot-Rotgipfler.