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Krems an der Donau is a city of Austria, in the federal state of Lower Austria, at the end of Wachau valley.
I read that there are not many cities in Austria which can offer such a great variety in cultural, historical or culinary offers as the attractive "double town" of Krems-Stein. Located in the eastern-most part of the Wachau valley, the town - more than 1000 years old - impresses its visitors with historical buildings in the old town centre, having been announced "world heritage" by the UNESCO in 2000.
When you get to the Wachau area, you can use Krems as a base to travel around - go see villages such as Durnstein, Melk, Spit, Aggstein, or explore the surrounding vineyards on both sides of the Wachau, or go hiking or biking, or take a boat ride to Melk to see the 1000-year old monastry of Melk.
When I visited Wachau in 2004, I stayed for 2-3 days in Krems at the Weingut Zohrer Gasthaus (see my tip) and visited the surrounding areas. It was one of the nicest holidays I've had in Austria. |
| Old Gate entrance to Krems Old Town |
|  | Exploring the Krems Old Town When I was in Krems, I explored the Old Town which has an old arch gate entrance (see pic) which led into an array of shops, restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. |
|  | How to get to Krems Car: From Vienna via the A22 and the B3 to Krems From the A1 west highway from St.Pölten via the S33 to Krems From A1 west highway until Melk and then on the B3 to Krems (through the Wachau)
Train: From Vienna (Franz-Josef-railway station) to Krems: travel time: about 1 hour From St. Pölten (west train) to Krems: travel time: about 30-45 min. Train information railway station Krems: +43 2732 82536 345 General train information Vienna: +43 1 1717 |
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hunterV Tue Jan 15, 2008 13:33 UTC Helena! Thanks for your great story about that place! | Ekaterinburg Sun Jun 10, 2007 21:55 UTC Hi Helena. I didn't get to Krems but enjoyed reading your account of it instead. I was at Melk last time so definitely,next time, I must get on that boat. Nice page and that restaurant sounds just divine :)) | lotharlerch Tue Mar 6, 2007 09:36 UTC Great tips. I hope to eat one day at Liesl`s great restaurant, too. And for sure I shall visit the Heurigen in the Sandgrube! | MEdelmann Wed Dec 13, 2006 17:52 UTC I went to viticultural school in Krems and so I know it very well. It has a very picturesque old town centre. There are some fine bars as well. I enjoyed it. |
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