Discover the surrounding area
Our region offers both culinary and cultural highlights. We recommend taking time to explore the surrounding area either by hiking or cycling. In bad weather, use public transport or your own car
Benedictine monastery Melk Abbey, the baroque jewel of Austria
https://www.stiftmelk.at/enBenedictine monastery Melk Abbey, the baroque jewel of Austria
The romantic winemaking town of Weißenkirchen
https://www.weissenkirchen-wachau.at/en/The romantic winemaking town of Weißenkirchen
© Donau Niederösterreich / www.extremfotos.com
Schallaburg has many experiences to offer
https://www.schallaburg.atSchallaburg has many experiences to offer
© Niederösterreich Werbung / Robert Herbst
Ship cruise in Wachau valley with Brandner, Town of Dürnstein in the background
https://www.duernstein.at/en/Ship cruise in Wachau valley with Brandner, Town of Dürnstein in the background
© BRANDNER Schifffahrt GmbH
Art, Culture and Sights
- Benedictine monastery Melk Abbey - the baroque jewel of Austria
- Artstetten Castle - museum und special exhibitions
- Pöggstall Castle with its provincial exhibition "60 years of Lower Austria" as well as the Museum of Legal History
- Schallaburg mit Sonderausstellungen, Bogenschießen, Escape Room und mehr
Stroll through towns and traditional villages in the Wachau region
- City of Melk
- Spitz in der Wachau
- Weissenkirchen in der Wachau
- Dürnstein and the legend of King Richard the Lionheart
- Aggstein castle ruins
- City of Krems
Hearty snack at Langthaler Pömling
https://www.gasthaus-langthaler.atHearty snack at Langthaler Pömling
© Gasthaus Langthaler
Fine dining at the highest level with unforgettable views over the Nibelungengau region
https://www.hotel-schachner.at/Fine dining at the highest level with unforgettable views over the Nibelungengau region
© Hotel Schachner
Enjoy a glass of wine at one of the many Heurigen in the Wachau valley
Enjoy a glass of wine at one of the many Heurigen in the Wachau valley
© Niederösterreich Werbung/ Hauke Dressler
If you see this sign "Ausgsteckt is!", it means that this location is open for guests
If you see this sign "Ausgsteckt is!", it means that this location is open for guests
© Donau Niederösterreich / Lachlan Blair
Culinary offers
- Gasthaus Langthaler in Pömling: Rustic and regional with game from our own hunt and a cosy guest garden
- Gasthaus Gruber in Weitenegg: honest home cooking
- Hotel-Restaurant zur Post in Melk: outstanding cuisine and top wines
- Hotel-Restaurant Schachner in Maria Taferl: fine dining at the highest level with unforgettable views over the Nibelungengau region
Heuriger (Wineries) in the Wachau
An absolute must when on holiday in the region! Many different wineries and wine taverns invite you to savour and taste their wines and delicacies. Our favourites: Heuriger Mang, Heuriger Glück and Heuriger Pöchlinger.
Culinary Specialties and delicacies to take away
Leisure activities in summer
- Bathing, swimming and beach volleyball on a side arm of the Danube in Weitenegg or in the outdoor pool in the town of Melk
- Cycling on the Danube cycle path between Passau and Vienna takes you through the Wachau to Krems, the Nibelungengau region to Amstetten or you could try mountain biking in the Waldviertel region
- Bike hire in Melk and Spitz an der Donau
- Hiking in the Waldviertel, on the Jauerling or on the Ostrong. There’s the Druid Trail in the Ysperklamm or you can try hiking with llamas
Leisure Activities in Winter
- The Waldviertel in winter
- Skiing, tobogganing or hiking in the snow on the Jauerling mountain
- Langlaufen in Martinsberg
- Koch- und Backkurse beim Mohnwirten im Mohndorf in Armschlag
Spa, Wellness and Relaxation
There are several wellness hotels in the Waldviertel region that offer day spas. The following hotels can also be visited by external guests:
- The Gartenhotel Pfeffel in Dürnstein
- The Steigenberger Hotel in Krems
- Hotel Schwarzalm near Zwettl
- Hotel Schachner in Maria Taferl (can only be booked in conjunction with breakfast or dinner)
Family Activities and Nature Experiences
Below you will find our recommendations for excursions into the nature of the Waldviertel. As the name suggests, our region enchants with mysterious forests, castles and ruins.
The various activities are well suited for a relaxed pastime with children, but are also exciting and varied for adults:
- Family park and fairytale land
- Donkey rides in Pömling
- Ysper Gorge and the Druid Hiking Trail
- Hojná Voda primeval forest in Freiwald
- The Strass Valley
- The Kamptal with Schauenstein ruins
- The Thaya Valley National Park
- Kittenberger adventure gardens
- Schallaburg Castle offers exhibitions for children and children program
Places and Cities within 1 to 2 hours Traveling Time
- Melk 12km
- Krems an der Donau 32km
- St.Pölten 37km
- Vienna 80km
- Linz 97km
Did You Know?
We are situated at the border of the southern and more rugged Waldviertel which transforms into the gentler landscape of the neighbouring Wachau and Danube Valley.