Krems an der Donau: Discover Culture and the Wachau

Krems an der Donau is a destination for travellers who want to combine urban history, art and wine country. Between Gozzoburg, Steiner Tor, the Krems Art Mile and the Wachau World Heritage Trail, there are various opportunities for a diverse stay. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether cultural discoveries, guided city experiences, hikes or convenient access by public transport are your main priorities.

Gozzoburg and Steiner Tor: Distinctive Testaments to the City

At Gozzoburg, culture enthusiasts can discover an exceptional detail: the Heraldic Hall contains one of Austria’s oldest surviving beam ceilings. The wooden ceiling consists of 24 hewn spruce trunks and dates from around 1255. The building’s function also differs from the notion of a conventional castle complex. Gozzoburg is the unique residential and working palace of a citizen of Krems, exceptional in both its size and furnishings.

Steiner Tor is also one of the defining landmarks of Krems an der Donau. It is the city’s only surviving city gate. Those interested in historic cityscapes will find a tangible starting point here for gaining a more conscious impression of Krems and its past. The Krems Art Mile complements this focus with several art institutions located within walking distance of one another.

Urban Experiences for Different Travel Days

If you would initially like to get to know Krems and Stein without planning your own route, a city tour on the e-BUSSI through the historic centres of Krems and Stein is a good option. This allows you to gain an overview of both historic urban areas and then explore individual impressions in greater depth. For a special date in your travel itinerary, a night-watchman tour in Krems an der Donau is offered every second Thursday from April to October. This tour provides a different perspective from a sightseeing tour and suits an evening focused on the city’s history.

Especially when travelling with children, it can be helpful to keep different daily rhythms open: a cultural visit or sightseeing tour can be followed by a longer stay in the city, while on another day a hike can take centre stage. Which holiday apartment is right for you depends above all on how you would like to divide your days between the city, guided tours and the countryside.

Along the World Heritage Trail Through the City and Wine Country

The Wachau World Heritage Trail 01 leads from Krems to Dürnstein. The route passes through the historic districts of Krems and Stein, through wine-cellar lanes and into the stone-terrace wine landscapes of the Krems Valley and the Wachau. This trail therefore combines several landscapes and townscapes within a described walking experience. If you enjoy longer excursions, you can take this route into account when planning your trip; for a more culture-focused stay, Gozzoburg, Steiner Tor, the Art Mile and the two urban experiences take centre stage instead.

Getting There and Choosing Your Accommodation

Krems an der Donau is easily accessible by public transport and by car. Rail travellers have connections to the Franz Josef Railway (REX4), the Western Railway line from St. Pölten and the Kamptal Railway (R44). These connections are a useful point of reference if you want to plan your journey without your own car. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Krems an der Donau can use their desired mix of culture, sightseeing and hiking in the Wachau as the starting point for choosing their location. The destination offers various travel ideas, without requiring every day to follow the same pattern.

Discover More Places

More destinations: Weißenkirchen in the Wachau, Mühldorf, Lengenfeld, Vießling, Dürnstein, Oberarnsdorf, Grafenegg and Rohrendorf bei Krems.

To the higher-level travel overview: Krems-Land.