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Wachau Valley
A UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Lower Austria, Austria · Europe
Spitz is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mühldorf, right by Wachau Valley.
Spitz is a town located in Lower Austria, Austria. With a population of 1,270, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Spitz 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 Spitz to your route.
The Wachau (German pronunciation: [vaˈxaʊ̯] ) is an Austrian valley formed by the Danube River. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of Lower Austria, located between the towns of Melk and Krems that attracts epicureans for its high-quality wines. It is 36 kilometres (22 mi) in length and has beenRead more
settled since prehistoric times. Among the tourist attractions is Dürnstein Castle, where King Richard I of England was held captive by Leopold V, Duke of Austria. The architectural elegance of its monasteries (Melk Abbey and Göttweig Abbey), castles and ruins combined with the urban architecture of its towns and villages, and the cultivation of vines as an important agricultural produce are the dominant features of the valley.
The Wachau was inscribed as "Wachau Cultural Landscape" in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites in recognition of its architectural and agricultural history, in December 2000.
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Spitz is located in Lower Austria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 48.3656 latitude, 15.4142 longitude.
Spitz has a population of approximately 1,270 people, making it a town in Austria.
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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.
0 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A magnificent Baroque Benedictine abbey perched on a cliff above the Danube at the entrance to the Wachau Valley.
16 km · about 20 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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