scenic viewpoint
Wachau Valley
A UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Lower Austria, Austria · Europe
Krems an der Donau is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Furth bei Göttweig, 57km from Schönbrunn Palace.
Krems an der Donau is a town located in Lower Austria, Austria. With a population of 14,473, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Krems an der Donau sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Krems an der Donau to your route.
Steiner Tor is a preserved gate, originally built in the late 15th century but refashioned in the Baroque style in the city of Krems an der Donau, in the Wachau valley of Austria. It is considered the symbol of the city. Until the last third of the 19th century, the city of Krems was surrounded by a wall. This wasRead more
systematically razed, and three gates were also removed. From 2005, celebrating the 700-year anniversary of the city rights, the Steiner Tor was restored as much to its original as possible.
Outside the portal are towers flanking both sides, which, like the lower floor of the gate, date from the late Middle Ages. On the right of the archway is a small stone coat of arms mentioning Emperor Friedrich III, and the year 1480 in Roman numerals. This is believed to date the restoration of the fortifications that had become necessary because of the destruction wrought by Hungarian troops in 1477. The tower building dates from much more recently, and dates to the Baroque period during the reign of Maria Theresa, 1756. Outside the gate, the Steiner Tor was originally threatened by flooding from the Danube. On the inner side of the stone door is a mounted memorial which commemorates such a disaster in 1573. In the immediate vicinity of the Steiner Tor is a shopping centre.
On 1 February 1960, Österreichische Post issued a definitive stamp with a value of 3.40 Schillings on a postage stamp.
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Krems an der Donau is located in Lower Austria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 48.4092 latitude, 15.6142 longitude.
Krems an der Donau has a population of approximately 14,473 people, making it a town in Austria.
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Full driving guide for Austria8 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A magnificent Baroque Benedictine abbey perched on a cliff above the Danube at the entrance to the Wachau Valley.
29 km · about 35 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
castle
The magnificent 1,441-room Habsburg summer residence in Vienna, with Baroque gardens, the world's oldest zoo, and the Gloriette viewpoint.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
The world's oldest continuously operating zoo, founded in 1752 within the imperial Schönbrunn Palace grounds in Vienna.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Vast imperial palace complex in Vienna that served as the Habsburg dynasty's seat of power for over 600 years.
60 km · about 70 min drive
museum
Vienna's grand imperial art museum housing the Habsburgs' legendary collection, including Bruegel's masterpieces and the Crown Jewels.
60 km · about 70 min drive
cafe
Opened in 1876 under the vaulted arches of Palais Ferstel, this was the coffeehouse of Trotsky, Freud and Vienna's literary circle; the Apfelstrudel and the house pianist remain.
60 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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