Wachau

Ravine · Krems an der Donau Land

Wachau

Ravine · Krems an der Donau Land

3602, Austria

Highlights

Wachau Valley is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, where terraced vineyards, castles, and ancient monasteries create a picturesque riverside escape.

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"The Wachau Wine Region The Wachau UNESCO World Heritage landscape is also one of Austria’s most important wine regions. Along this part of the Danube terraced vineyards produce fruity Rieslings and Grüne Veltliners, two of Austria 's most popular white wines. Autumn is the perfect time to visit when the Hueriger wine taverns open up to serve fresh wines from the most recent harvest. Be sure to visit Nikolaihof winery in Mautern, said to be the oldest in Austria."

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"Exploring the Wachau World Heritage Trail In the 12th century, Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned at Dürnstein Castle, and its ghostly ruins still stand sentinel above the Danube River in the Wachau Valley. Just an hour west of Vienna, this bucolic region has long been famous for wines—and now, increasingly, for it’s World Heritage Trail . Over several days, hikers can meander along 110 miles of hilly riverine terrain, in and out of vineyards, and past fruit orchards—leaving the pressures of 21st-century daily life far behind. Look out for timeless landmarks like Aggstein Castle and the great, gilded baroque abbey of Stift Melk. When you need to refuel, do as the locals do, and head to the nearest heuriger (wine tavern). Sponsored by Austrian Tourist Office"

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Paul Barton

Google

The wachau valley is beautiful and even in autumn. The vineyards are going golden and the sunlight on the steep sides is dramatic.

Manny Alonzo

Google

Wachau valley a UNESCO world heritage site , the region is known for its beautiful scenery’s with rolling hills, vineyards, and castles . Richard the Lionheart ,11th century King of England was imprisoned in one of the castles.

Ian Morton

Google

Have now traversed the Wachau Valley 3 times whilst cruising on the Danube, and still spot new sights on every visit, The scenery is magnificent, mountain landscapes, fascinating villages, and castle ruins throughout. A place I will visit again and again. See it whilst cruising with a glass of local wine, then return with a bike to see it in more detail.

Doni

Google

Wachau valley so beautiful !

Aniruddh Yadav

Google

Loved visiting the Wachau valley which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon taking a cruise on river Danube you get to see vineyards and so many castles on hill tops. The waters are crystal blue and make up for a gorgeous view.

Mytripline

Google

A beautiful place with wonderful surroundings will add atmosphere to all travelers. Our journey took us with passengers from Tokyo, to this wonderful place, on the way to Vienna. Do you like to travel? What is the best travel choice for you? have you ever traveled with a car and driver? we encourage you to try it. It is a very convenient way to travel, no transfers like trains or buses, a direct tour with MYTRIPLINE, allows customers to see such wonderful places as WACHAU. Melk Abbey is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Lower Austria, Austria, on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube river, adjoining the Wachau valley. The abbey contains the tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains of several members of the House of Babenberg, Austria's first ruling dynasty. The abbey was founded in 1089 when Leopold II, Margrave of Austria gave one of his castles to Benedictine monks from Lambach Abbey. A monastic school, the Stiftsgymnasium Melk, was founded in the twelfth century, and the monastic library soon became renowned for its extensive manuscript collection. The monastery's scriptorium was also a major site for the production of manuscripts. In the fifteenth century the abbey became the centre of the Melk Reform movement which reinvigorated the monastic life of Austria and Southern Germany. We are very pleased that more and more new travelers who want to try our service are coming. Thank you all very much for your support and we will try to increase our services even more so that we are available for you all over Europe with local drivers. MYTRIPLINE Team Our journey together started in Český Krumlov, we continued to MELK ABBEY, then to WACHAU and then to Durnstein. Our final destination was beautiful, historic Vienna.

Ilya Romanov

Google

The Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famed for its wine production and stunning Danube River landscapes.

Dhvani Gandhi

Google

Serene and a breath taking 9 hours bicycle ride at WACHAU valley in midst of different winery farms. No photo can do the justice to the beauty of this place. Such pure air to breath, amazing local food and best wines ever. Definitely worth a visit.