scenic viewpoint
Wachau Valley
A UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Austria · Europe
Dürnstein is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, 8km from Wachau Valley.
Dürnstein is a town located in Austria. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Dürnstein (German pronunciation: [ˈdʏʁnˌʃtaɪ̯n]) is a small town on the Danube river in the Krems-Land district, in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the Wachau region and also a well-known wine growing area. The municipality consists of the KatastralgemeindenRead more
of Dürnstein, Oberloiben, and Unterloiben.
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Dürnstein is located in Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 48.3958 latitude, 15.5197 longitude.
Dürnstein has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Austria.
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Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
Full driving guide for Austria3 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
A UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A magnificent Baroque Benedictine abbey perched on a cliff above the Danube at the entrance to the Wachau Valley.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The scenic Austrian stretch of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, passing Baroque abbeys, ruined castles, and the Wachau wine region.
40 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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