Before you go

Your trip to Krems an der Donau.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Krems an der Donau – Baixa Áustria Destination Wachau Valley

How to get there

Flughafen Wien (VIE) Schwechat · 95 km
Krems an der Donau 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. Trains from Vienna arrive in Krems; regional buses continue to the centres of the Wachau. River services operate on their own timetable.

How many days

Two days for the town centre, Stein, one exhibition and Göttweig, extending to the other settlements in the valley.

When to go

May to June and September to October usually favor walks between the town and the vineyards. In summer, July and August can be hot; from December to February, short days limit time spent outdoors.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The town works well on foot and by bus. For Göttweig, check the local connection and the final climb rather than assuming the station is next to the abbey.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Krems an der Donau

Morning
Old Krems
Walk the streets of the centre and recognise its relationship with the old trade routes.
Afternoon
Art in Stein
Choose an institution of the Kunstmeile and visit the exhibition.
Late afternoon
Danube bank
Walk through Stein and along the riverbank, without adding another distant town.
Evening
Base in the valley
Use the centre for dinner and arrange the bus or boat for the next stage.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How long to stay in Krems an der Donau?

Two days for the town centre, Stein, one exhibition and Göttweig, extending to the other settlements in the valley.

Do you need a car in Krems an der Donau?

The town works well on foot and by bus. For Göttweig, check the local connection and the final climb rather than assuming the station is next to the abbey.

When to plan a visit to Krems an der Donau?

May to June and September to October usually favour walks between town and vineyards. In summer, July and August can be hot; from December to February, short days limit time in the landscape.

Do Krems and Melk have a single train link along the bank?

The regional route combines different lines and services. To visit the valley settlements, compare buses, seasonal river services and the tourist railway, without assuming a continuous direct connection.

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