Many wineries abut bodies of water, yet few can claim to make such brilliant use of them as Domäne Wachau does of the River Danube. Prior to tastings, guests can choose from a host of water-based activities including boat tours, private yacht hire and stand-up paddle boarding classes. The latter will take you on a three and a half hour exploration of the river’s inlets before heading back to the winery for some well-earned refreshments. Equally, the water’s edge can be traversed via foot, e-scooter or Segway, and there is even a helicopter option for groups seeking a bird’s eye view.