Wachau Valley
The Wachau Valley is a 35-kilometer stretch of the Danube Valley between Melk and Krems. Wachau is a fairytale beauty, cliffs, castles, castles, wines, baroque spires, idyllic villages and holy places. Wachau’s compactness makes it easy to explore this beautiful area of the country by car, train, boat, bicycle and even just on foot. Use different modes of transportation to see the magnificent coastal towns and villages, striking architectural ensembles, where Gothic meets Renaissance and Baroque meets Biedermeier.
General information
The terraced vineyards and orchards of Wachau are especially beautiful in spring, when peaches and apricots blossom. And how beautiful it is in the fall when the vineyards turn yellow! The valley owes its prosperity not only to wine, but also to piety. Monks were the first to plant grapes here in the 8th century. The monumental Melka Abbey, perched on a cliff above the Danube, made a huge contribution to the cultural and spiritual development of the Wachau. The Benedictine monastery was active here for about a thousand years.
.In no other wine region in Austria will you find so many medieval towns and villages. Many wine festivals are held here from May to November. There is a railroad track along the coast. Everywhere you will find many bike paths winding between vineyards and forests, along medieval fortress walls and powerful feudal towers. The distances are short and there is plenty to see. A tour of the local cellars can take a day, and it’s hard to say whether it’s the majestic architecture, the local hospitality or the countless glasses of wine that impresses more.
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