History
The Origins of LOISIUM Wine World
The creation of the LOISIUM WineWorld - from an idea to a place of experience
1998
The spark - A glass of wine and a chat
Three families from Langenlois—the Haimerls, the Nidetzkys, and the Steininger—sit together over a glass of Grüner Veltliner and discuss the future of viticulture.
From this intimate evening, the idea was born to make the region’s unique wine cellars and wine culture accessible to everyone.
1999–2002
The vision - combining tradition and modernity
The conversation about the cellars—which are more than 900 years old—the craftsmanship, and the passion for wine grows more intense.
It becomes increasingly clear: these treasures are meant to be shared.
The decision is made to open up the historic cellars and integrate them with modern architecture. Working with internationally renowned architect Steven Holl, a bold concept is developed that bridges tradition and innovation.
2003
The Grand Opening – A Place for People to Gather Takes Shape
LOISIUM Weinwelt has opened its doors.
Since then, visitors have been able to immerse themselves in a unique experience centered on wine, history, and culture.
The historic cellars are combined with modern architecture, bringing the identity of the Kamptal to life in a unique way.
2025
Steininger Loisium Wine World
On September 1, 2025, a new and significant chapter began for the wine world in Langenlois: With the lease taken over by Tuula Nidetzky, this labor of love—which had grown over many years—was deliberately placed in the hands of the Steininger winemaking family, who are not only deeply rooted in the region but have also been closely connected to the wine world from the very beginning. The LOISIUM Weinwelt became the Steininger Loisium Weinwelt and is managed by the two daughters, Lisa Steininger-Fonseca and Eva Steininger.
What began as a conversation among friends has now become an internationally renowned gathering place.
The Steininger family has a clear vision: The Steininger Wine World is meant to be an open, vibrant place—for guests from all over the world as well as for locals. A place where you can linger, discover, enjoy, and strike up a conversation. A place where wine is not just tasted, but understood and experienced.
The LOISIUM WeinWelt did not begin with a grand master plan, but with a simple moment, as so often happens in Langenlois: Three friendly and neighboring families, Haimerl, Nidetzky and Steininger, sat together over a glass of Grüner Veltliner and talked about the future of viticulture in their homeland. This conversation turned into an idea, and the idea turned into a vision: the special history of the Langenlois cellar corridors and the culture of wine were to be given a place where they could be felt and experienced by everyone.
The longer we talked about the centuries-old background, craftsmanship, tradition and passion for wine, the clearer it became: These treasures should be shared. This led to the decision to open up the historic cellars and combine them with modern architecture. The decision to entrust Steven Holl with the design was an expression of this aspiration: to show courage, allow new things to happen and at the same time remain deeply rooted in the region.
The LOISIUM WeinWelt became a reality in 2003. Since then, visitors have been immersed in an experience that tells the story of viticulture and reflects the identity of the Kamptal. What began as a personal moment between friends is now a lively meeting place where wine, culture and a piece of Langenlois lifestyle come together.
