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Enjoy coffee and homemade pastries in the Gozzo Castle in the afternoon and then the Gozzo Experience menu in the evening, the surprise menu of a special kind!

(11 minutes away by car)

The baroque Benedictine monastery – also known as the “Austrian Montecassino” due to its fantastic location – impresses with its monumental imperial staircase with the famous fresco by Paul Troger, the collegiate church and the former princely and imperial rooms with temporary exhibitions.

Want to embark on a culinary journey to Greece? Then come to Ja Mas! Enjoy traditional Greek delicacies in a cosy, Greek atmosphere.

Probably the most beautiful beer garden in Lower Austria is located in the Wachau metropolis of Krems. This is where Austrian cosiness meets the 400-year-old Bavarian art of brewing.

Here you can enjoy Bavarian delicacies such as grilled chicken, veal sausage, pretzels, pork knuckle, Obatzda and traditional Austrian dishes. And for beer lovers, there is the legendary HB beer from Munich!

The Wirtshaus Salzstadl is located directly on the banks of the Danube and offers a wonderful view of the river. Here you will not only find beef specialities, but also plenty of vegetarian dishes.

The Nikolaihof attracts guests with its marvellous ambience, cultivated hospitality and excellent cuisine! Enjoy Wachau wine in the certified organic wine bar in an enchanting atmosphere. With almost 2,000 years of history, the Nikolaihof is the oldest winery in Austria. On 22 hectares, mainly Riesling and Grüner Veltliner are cultivated according to strict biodynamic Demeter guidelines.

Whether you are looking for a cosy place to eat in a very special ambience or just want to take a snack with you on your tour through Krems – Schmid’s has it all, burgers, craft beer and food to go!

In the cosy ambience of the Landesgalerie Niederösterreich, eat a variety of dishes with products from the region – that’s Poldi Fitzka! Enjoy traditional Austrian cuisine surrounded by unique museum architecture.

The route is approx. 8.06 km long, elevation gain: 234 metres, duration approx. 2.5 hours –
The e-bike route starts in Mautern and leads to Göttweig Benedictine Abbey.

High on a mighty rock above the Kamptal, visible from afar, sits the Renaissance Castle Rosenburg. The daily free flight demonstrations at the falconry centre are a unique and unforgettable experience.

The Wellen.Spiel offers a holiday feeling directly on the Danube! 365 days a year, the gastronomic highlight in Krems spoils you with an extraordinary atmosphere. From breakfast and lunch to the finest dinner and drinks, there’s something for everyone here!

(21 minutes away by car)

Nestled in the rolling hills of the southern Waldviertel, just a few kilometres from Krems and Langenlois, garden enthusiasts and nature lovers will find plenty of inspiration for designing their own garden.

The route is approx. 66.96 km long, altitude: 989 metres, duration approx. 8 hours –
From Krems via Senftenberg and Els to Kottes and back again.

(36 minutes away by car)

Melk Abbey has been the spiritual and cultural centre of the region for more than 900 years. Visitors to the abbey can look forward to excitingly designed museum rooms, magnificent halls such as the Marble Hall and library, an unforgettable view of the Danube valley from the Altane and the high baroque abbey church.

(15 minutes away by car)

For over 40 years, Grafenegg Castle has been synonymous with atmospheric events in a special ambience and every year the Grafenegg Advent and the music festival, which takes place every summer, delight visitors with numerous cultural highlights.

The 2STEIN next to the arte Hotel Krems is the perfect place for tasty food, friendly people and creative dishes with cult potential! Hot food is also available for night owls, plus excellent staff with authentic hospitality.

(5 minutes’ walk away)

Krems is one of the oldest towns in Austria. Here you can encounter more than a thousand years of history at every turn – on streets and squares, in old monasteries and churches, town houses and fortified buildings.

It is particularly beautiful to experience the Danube from a boat: varied landscapes, vineyards skilfully laid out with typical stone walls, wide plains and valuable art treasures on both banks of what is probably the most beautiful river valley in Europe.

(3 minutes away by car)

Guided tour of the distillery followed by a schnapps tasting,

Duration of the tour: approx. 1.5 hours

Would you like to eat like the emperor? Then this small, family-run award-winning restaurant in the centre of Krems is just right for you!

(10 minutes away by car)

The 36-hole-site Lengenfeld with the two courses Kamptal (par 71) and Donauland (par 72) is located close to Krems. Both courses are perfectly embedded in the terraced landscape and guarantee every golfer a unique view and an unforgettable golfing experience.

Let yourself be seduced by the culinary delights of the Italian restaurant in Krems! While a varied lunch menu awaits you during the week, you can enjoy the finest specialities at the weekend. You’ll feel like you’re on holiday in Italy!

(16 minutes away by car)

Opened in 2003, the Wein-Erlebniswelt is located in Lower Austria’s largest wine-growing community, Langenlois. For wine enthusiasts and those who want to become one!

The World Heritage Trail, newly opened in May 2010, is a total of 180 kilometres long and leads in 14 stages on the trail of the Wachau’s rich history and stimulating present.

(7 minutes away on foot)

A whole mile dedicated to art! The Kunstmeile Krems stretches parallel to the Danube from Kloster UND to the historic centre of Stein, right up to Galerie Göttlicher. In addition to the new Landesgalerie Niederösterreich, the Kunsthalle Krems and the Klangraum Krems Minoritenkirche, highlights such as Austria’s only caricature museum can also be found here.

The route is approx. 33.15 km long, elevation gain: 664 metres, duration approx. 2.5 hours –
Starting from the Danube promenade in Krems, this cycle tour leads via Weinzierl am Walde to the picturesque wine-growing villages of Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein and then back to Krems.

(38 minutes away by car)

Schallaburg Castle is not only one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles north of the Alps, but is also known for its annually changing cultural, contemporary history and archaeological exhibitions.

The Landhaus in Mautern offers modern Austrian cuisine in a stylish ambience. In the sophisticated country restaurant, you can expect traditional high-class table and glassware.