• Welcome to this post about the region of Wachau. Wachau is one of the most prestigious wine producing regions in Austria and maybe even Europe.
  • The two modern and fully air-conditioned ships MS Dürnstein and MS Wachau depart at Krems and Melk up to 4 times a day in each direction for an impressive...
  • A special treat featuring the culinary queen of the Wachau: apricot dumplings are perfectly complemented by a full-bodied Wachau Riesling!
  • Named to the UNESCO world heritage site list in 2000, the Wachau wine region in Austria is deservedly one of the spectacular winemaking regions of the world.
  • Melk to Krems Wachau Valley bike ride. Pedaling along the most beautiful stretch of the Danube downstream 40 km with the slope in your favor (about 3 hours).
  • The Wachau has inspired romantic legends for centuries and the castles are full of tales of love and heartbreak, particularly from the medieval days.
  • This interesting statue is on the Danube River in the Wachau Valley near Durnstein where Richard the Lionheart was held captive.
  • Meaning of the World Heritage Status for the Wachau. ... Wachau Cultural Landscape. Welcome to the management team of the Wachau World Heritage region!
  • The city of Krems is located at the southern end of the Wachau. It is the largest town in the Wachau. Krems is about 70 km away from Vienna.
  • The Wachau is a stretch of the Danube River Valley between Krems and Melk in Austria, a mere 1-hour drive from Vienna.