Top Excursion Destinations in the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Krems Valley region

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Nestled between rolling vineyards, impressive monasteries and modern cultural venues, the Wachau–Nibelungengau–Krems Valley region combines some of Lower Austria's most beautiful excursion destinations. Lower Austria's Top Excursion Destinations stand for exceptional quality and special experiences – whether cultural, historical or culinary.

An absolute highlight is Melk Abbey, one of the most important Baroque monasteries in Europe and the magnificent gateway to the Wachau. High above the Danube rises Göttweig Abbey, which, with its magnificent architecture and splendid views, is considered the spiritual landmark of the region. Contemporary art and inspiring exhibitions await visitors to the Landesgalerie Niederösterreich in Krems, whose modern architecture blends perfectly into the historic ensemble of the Kunstmeile Krems.

Top Excursion Destinations for every taste

All excursion destinations in the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Krems Valley region

  • Two wine bottles and glasses on a wine barrel outdoors.
    ©Weinbau Johann Walzer

    Weinbau Johann Walzer

    Limbergstraße 115, 3500 Gneixendorf
  • ©Fesslhütte/Familie Mang

    Fesslhütte-immer einen Ausfug wert!

    Dürnsteiner Waldhütten 23, 3601 Dürnsteiner Waldhütten
  • ©Schnitzers

    Schnitzer’s seit 1988

    Dürnstein 4, 3601 Dürnstein
  • Entrance to a cozy courtyard with tables and plants.
    ©Roman Zöchlinger

    Dorfwirtshaus

    Dürnstein Nr. 9, 3601 Dürnstein
  • ©Donau NÖ Tourismus/Andreas Hofer
    • Distance4,34 km
    • Duration:hour h

    Marillenmeile West - Etappe 1

    Hiking tour
  • ©Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance1,59 km
    • Duration0:25 h

    Apricot Hiking Trail Aggstein

    Hiking tour Starting from Bus stop Aggstein at Aggsteinerhof
  • ©Donau NÖ Tourismus/JS
    • Distance6,02 km
    • Duration:hour h

    Marillenmeile West - Etappe 4

    Hiking tour
  • ©Donau NÖ Tourismus/Andreas Hofer
    • Distance2,37 km
    • Duration0:35 h

    Marillenmeile West - Etappe 2

    Hiking tour
  • A man stands next to a copper still in a distillery.
    ©CK Edelbrände Christian Krappel

    CK-Edelbrände-Christian Krappel Gastroinhalt: CK-Edelbrände-Christian Krappel

    Hans Heppenheimerstr. 8, 3495 Rohrendorf bei Krems
  • Two people jumping on a trampoline outdoors, with a river and buildings in the background.
    ©Robert Herbst

    Wohnmobilstellplatz Ybbs

    Hauptplatz 1, 3370 Ybbs an der Donau
  • ©Gästehaus zur Wehrkirche

    Gästehaus zur Wehrkirche

    St. Michael 3, 3610 St. Michael
  • Yellow building with gorilla murals and jungle motifs.
    ©Johnys Jungle

    Johnys Jungle

    Ortsstraße 20, 3671 Marbach an der Donau