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.

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  • ©Robert Herbst

    Melk Abbey

    Abt-Berthold-Dietmayr-Straße 1, 3390 Melk
  • Artstetten Castle with green onion domes surrounded by trees.
    ©Schloss Artstetten

    Archduke Franz Ferdinand Museum

    Schlossplatz 1, 3661 Artstetten
  • Interior view of an art library with people looking at works of art.
    ©Artothek

    Artothek NÖ

    Steiner Landstraße 3, 3500 Stein an der Donau
  • A white castle with several onion domes, surrounded by green countryside and trees, under a blue sky.
    ©Schloss Artstetten/D. Mayrhofer

    Artstetten Castle

    Schlossplatz 1, 3661 Artstetten
  • Aerial view of Göttweig Abbey in Austria, surrounded by forest.
    ©Benediktinerstift Göttweig

    Göttweig Abbey

    Stift Göttweig 1, 3511 Furth bei Göttweig
  • Interior view of the Bürgerspitalskirche in Krems with altar and religious paintings.
    ©Roman Zöchlinger

    Bürgerspitalskirche

    Obere Landstraße 5, 3500 Krems an der Donau
  • Facade of the Caricature Museum Krems with jagged roof and red square.
    ©Faruk

    Caricature Museum Krems

    Museumsplatz 3, 3500 Krems
  • ©Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH_VP

    Carthusian Museum

    Kartausenstraße 2, 3394 Aggsbach-Dorf
  • A hiker with a rucksack looks at the ruins of Aggstein Castle on a sunny day.
    ©NÖW Franziska Consolati

    Castle Aggstein

    Kuenringerstraße 13, 3394 Aggstein
  • ©Daniela Matejschek

    Castle Schönbühel

    Am Klosterberg 3, 3394 Schönbühel an der Donau
  • ©Donau NÖ Tourismus GMBH

    Der Teisenhoferhof

    Nr. 177, 3610 Weißenkirchen in der Wachau
  • ©Michael Wöls

    Die kleinste Baukultur-Galerie Österreichs von ORTE Architekturnetzwerk Niederösterreich

    Steiner Landstraße 3, 3500 Krems an der Donau