Prize-winning wines, homemade schnaps brandies, a small but exquisite restaurant, and a smattering of guest rooms to overnight in - plus desserts flowing from the local variety of apricot known as marille. The Prandtauerhof in Joching on the Danube is more than 700 years old. The Holzapfel family radiates Wachau hospitality and serves the best this exceptional region can come up with, both from cellar and kitchen.
Learn more about Wine Estate Holzapfel in JochingThe former monastery has been secularised for a long time. Today it is a different kind of temple: of enjoyments at the highest imaginable level.
Learn more about Kloster Und in KremsLower Austria’s architectural highlights are not limited to a few areas; they are to be found everywhere, from the Wachau Valley and the city of Krems to the provincial capital of St. Pölten and the Kamp Valley.
Architectural Highlights in Lower Austria...Linz is a cosmopolitan city of culture and arts. The many small historic cities like Bad Ischl and Hallstatt are treasure troves of splendid buildings. Countless tremendous abbeys and monasteries can be found throughout the province. A day in Upper Austria can turn out to be very short if one wants to experience all of its architectural gems.
Architectural Highlights in Upper Austria...A Festival of Flights of Fancy: the donaufestival Krems, held each April, is regarded as t h e festival for current artistic positions at the interface of performance and acoustic art, experimentation, pop, and subculture.
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Read more about the "Destination Austria" holiday journalLooking for great authentic travel experiences? Just move the "slider" to your travel preference and we'll show where we think you should go. You most likely will encounter unexpected like the "Poppy village ".
Find out more about Austria "off the beaten path"On the riverbanks of the Danube in the historic city center of Krems and the medieval old town of Stein, the Art Mile Krems trains its focus on a variety of highlights.
Find out more about the Art MileDiscover traditions, experience nature, refresh with a glass of wine, relax at a crystal clear lake and enjoy picturesque landscape by biking, hiking or even cruising along the Danube.
Find out more on summer in AustriaThe Danube Cycle Path is among the most beautiful cycling tracks in Europe. Discover Austria’s provinces, the famous Wachau Valley and the capital city Vienna by bike.
Find out more about the Danube Cycle PathThe Danube is not only known for its culture, landscape and beautiful nature, it is also famous for its culinary delights and therefore a top address for gourmets.
Find out more about the culinary DanubeHave you ever thought about exploring Vienna’s beautiful surroundings by boat? Embark the excursion boat in Vienna and spend the day in vineyards, nature parks or exploring ancient ruins and castles.
Find out more about river cruises along the DanubeDanube so blue, so bright and blue... no wonder that Johann Strauss' most famous waltz became the nation's secret anthem.
Find out more about the DanubeCruise along the breathtaking Danube and download a listing on Danube cruises provided by Australian and New Zealand tour operators.
Download your essential listingA region which straddles the banks of the Danube, rich in history, blessed with a mild climate and outstanding white wines, the UNESCO cultural heritage site of Wachau is a magical land in every season.
Find out more about WachauThe "Linzer Torte" is considered the oldest known cake in the world. It was already mentioned by name as early as 1653. Yet who named or invented the cake will always remain a mystery.
Find out more about Linz and it's Linzer TorteNo other country can lay claim to so much viticulture and wine culture in its capital city. Grapes were cultivated here as early as 1132 AD and it’s now “in” to drink Viennese wine.
Find out more on Vienna's VineyardsFrom Vienna, drive along the Danube westward towards Lower Austria. Just past the city of Krems, you’ll encounter idyllic, terraced vineyards of the Wachau valley.
Find out more on Vineyards along the DanubeAmazingly sweet and luscious apricots, wholesome “Wachauer Laberl” fresh fish – the goodies are tempting and the tables along the Danube richly laden.
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