Tour Starting from Emmersdorf on the Danube
Get on board and enjoy the Wachau.
Get on board and enjoy the Wachau.
The variety of nature and culture in the Wachau region is what makes it so magical. A trip on the Wachau Railway reveals this diversity in all its breadth and depth.
A little off the beaten track, between ancient walls, vineyards and flowering embankments, the Wachau has preserved its essence. This is the "territory" of the Wachau Railway. It has been running here for a good hundred years - and today connects Krems with Emmersdorf opposite Melk. The artful route in an elevated position offers great views of the World Heritage landscape.
The train ride on the Wachau Railway from Emmersdorf to Krems takes you right through the Wachau UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers relaxing views of the Danube and the region’s distinctive cultural landscape. Passing historic towns such as Spitz, Weißenkirchen, and Dürnstein, the train glides through vineyards and apricot orchards toward the Krems Valley ("Kremstal" in German). Large panoramic windows make the ride itself a special experience—comfortable, unhurried, and ideal for enjoying the beauty of the Wachau.
Near the train station in Emmersdorf.
From Vienna / the east: Take the A1 Westautobahn toward Linz, exit at Melk, then continue on the B3 (Danube Federal Highway) toward Krems; after a few minutes, you’ll reach Emmersdorf an der Donau
From Krems / Wachau: Take the B3 upriver along the Danube toward Melk; Emmersdorf is located directly along the route, just before Melk
From the west (Linz): Take the A1 toward Vienna, exit at Melk, then continue on the B3 (Danube Federal Highway) toward Krems; after a few minutes, you’ll reach Emmersdorf an der Donau.
By train (ÖBB or WESTbahn) to Melk
– Melk is a major rail hub and can be reached regularly from Vienna, St. Pölten, or Linz.
Continue by regional bus to Emmersdorf
– From the Melk train station, VOR bus routes run along the Danube (e.g., toward Krems) to Emmersdorf an der Donau.
– Travel time from Melk to Emmersdorf: approx. 5–10 minutes.
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Wachau-Nibelungengau-Krems Valley ("Kremstal" in German):
www.wachaubahn.at
Letzte Änderung: 3 Aug 2026