Wachau Valley Tours and Tickets

The Wachau Valley in Austria is famous for its picturesque scenery along the Danube River and the produce grown there, particularly grapes and apricots. Among tourists, Wachau is well-known for its abbeys and castles (including castle ruins from the Middle Ages), as well as the river cruises you can take to see them and the scenic landscape.

The Wachau Valley's main attractions include the town of Krems and Melk Abbey, and Dürnstein Castle. Other places to visit in the Wachau Valley include the vineyards along its riverbanks, the ruins of Aggstein Castle, and the fortified church at Weißenkirchen in der Wachau.

Yes, you can go wine tasting in the Wachau Valley at the many wineries along the left bank of the Danube River. Most of the valley’s wineries and wine cellars are around the towns of Dürnstein, Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, and Spitz, where you can sip rieslings and grüner veltliners while taking in views of the Danube River.

To get from Vienna to the Wachau Valley, head to Melk or Krems, which sit at either end of the valley. You can drive or take the train from Vienna to Melk or via Saint Pölten to Krems. Or, take a tour with transportation. Local buses operate through the valley.

Some of the best and most photogenic panoramic viewpoints in the Wachau Valley include the views from Dürnstein Castle, Aggstein Castle, and the tower outside the village of Spitz. But you can also enjoy views of the valley from down by the river, such as by Schönbühel Castle.