Attractions
Trace the Danube through Austria's romantic Wachau
Melk Abbey is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Lower 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.
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Trace the Danube through Austria's romantic Wachau
AUSTRIA // Where the Danube gracefully curves through wooded hills, past apricot orchards and terraced vineyards, the World Heritage- listed Wachau presents an irresistible vision of romantic Austria. Come to hike, bike or winery-hop your way through the valley that inspired Strauss' 'Blue Danube' waltz. Don't miss the Benedictine abbey-fortress of Melk, with its baroque-gone-mad church, library and Marble Hall, vine-swathed Spitz, and Dürnstein with its eyrie-like castle ruins.
Is Wachau Valley worth visiting?
It's a well-worth some Austrian past time (the Wachau is famous for its wine after all), before you head back to your hotel for the night and be ready to explore even more of the Wachau the next day! 20 May 1403 AP.
Where is Wachau?
Austria
The Danube valley in Austria between the cities of Malek and Krems in Lower Austria is called the Wachau. This stretch of the valley includes the hills and the adjacent Dunkelsteiner Wald (Dunkelsteiner Forest) and the southern Waldwirtel.
Why is Wachau a world heritage site?
Wachau's originality is high. As it maintains an active social role in contemporary society, it exhibits the essential elements of a living cultural landscape that is closely related to the traditional way of life and its evolutionary process.
What is the most beautiful valley in Austria?
Most Beautiful Place 2016: Kaisertal Valley, Tyrol
It's like a trip back in time: until 2008, this unique valley in Tyrol was only accessible on foot, claiming the title of Austria's last inhabited valley without a road connection. It is still largely car-free: only 44 locals are allowed to use the road.