Stuck with a long layover or an unexpected free afternoon? These wineries are literally closer than most city-center museums: Gumpoldskirchen (20 min from Vienna), Modrý Portugal near Bratislava airport, Kutjevo in Croatia (80 min from Zagreb), or the tiny urban winery inside Budapest’s Buda Castle district. All offer express tastings (30–60 min), English-speaking staff, and the option to ship bottles home. Perfect when time is tight but the thirst is strong.
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