• Blick von der Ruine Hinterhaus auf die Donau

Experience

Excursion tips

Wachau donkey adventure

Wachauer Eselabenteuer

Become a proud donkey guide! Our mischievous long-eared donkeys Abraham, Bonifaz, Frederik, Fridolin, Kasimir, Sokrates, Stanislaus and Willibald would like to meet you on a fun...


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Relaxation at the Weitenegg leisure center

Freizeitzentrum Weitenegg

The Danube lake in Weitenegg at the foot of the ruins offers swimming, sailing, rowing and surfing opportunities. The leisure center offers a beautiful, child- and family-friendly...


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View of Spitz from the Hinterhaus ruins

Ruin back house

The Knights of Spitz lived in the ruins of Hinterhaus 700 years ago. This castle was used by the Kuenringers to monitor the Danube. Today, the ruins are a popular excursion...


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Danube beach Weißenkirchen

Naturstrandbad Weißenkirchen

The natural beach and sunbathing lawn offer pure vacation pleasure. The sandy beach is located directly in Weißenkirchen, with a beautiful sunbathing lawn under trees, cold water...


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Wachau nose

Wachauer Nase

The nose can be found in the middle of the Wachau at the ferry landing stage in St. Lorenz.It looks as if a giant has been buried lying down with only its nose sticking out of the...


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Dürnstein Abbey and Castle

Abbey Church of Dürnstein

Dürnstein Abbey was founded in 1410 as an Augustinian canonry, underwent a magnificent Baroque reconstruction 300 years later under Provost Hieronymus Übelbacher and was abolished...


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Dürnstein in spring

The ruins of Dürnstein castle

The castle was built between 1140-1145. The English king Richard the Lionheart tore up the Austrian flag on the return journey of his crusade and refused to share the spoils of war...


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