Attractions in the Waldviertel

After a short climb on the Hohe Stein you have a wonderful view of the Wachau and the surrounding landscape from above.

Dürnstein is perfect for a rest or even overnight stay. And the regional wines are delicious.

Viticulture is certainly the economic driving force of Spitz. Especially worth a visit is the place in autumn, where every year attracts the Spitzer Weinherbst. Almost a whole month is all about the fruity grape. Bottom up!

The (restored) ossuary in the St. Michael cemetery, right next to the church, is well worth seeing. A small window gives a good view of the interior with the incredible … read more

Probably the most beautiful section of the Euro Velo path through the Wachau

Directly on the roll ferry is a well where you can replenish the drinking water bottles.

The castle ruins were built above the town of the same name in Dürnstein in the 12th century. The castle is known thanks to a famous prisoner: The English King … read more

A very interesting city on the banks of the Danube and at the foot of the castle ruins, which has retained a special flair.

The Wachau is a beautiful section on the Danube in Niederöstereich and is located between Melk Abbey and Göttweig Abbey. Melk, Spitz, Dürnstein and Krems are historic communities that have … read more

Ferry service April 1 – October 9, 2017

April and October: Fri, Sat and Sun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
May and September: Daily 9.30am to 6pm
June, July … read more

Simple and hearty home-style cooking, very friendly service - wonderful to end the day here after a hike.

Great bike path with first-class surface and beautiful views.

Connoisseurs consider the pulpit - a plateau on a rock on Vogelberg near Dürnstein - one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Danube Valley with a breathtaking view over the Wachau.

Mautern is well worth seeing. There is so much to discover here, for example a Roman museum or the best foam rolls I know at the Krenn show confectionery!

The last of the seven fortified gates to be captured by the Swedes in the Thirty Years War, with high blood toll on both sides. The name “Red Gate” reminds … read more

Around 1163 there was a Romanesque wooden chapel in the village, which, like today's parish church, was consecrated to St. Mauritius (patron of the Niederaltaich monastery).

Today's church is an … read more

The Wachau - a paradise for emerald lizards

The Starhembergwarte is not far away from the Fesslhütte

Around 140 years ago, the then woodruff Dungel, later abbot of the Göttweig Abbey, planted some seeds of the North American sequoia, the so-called Sequoia trees, near Paudorf. The giant … read more

The impressive Benedictine monastery was built in 1083 for a canonical community and handed over to the Benedictines eleven years later. By the middle of the 18th century, the magnificent … read more