Visit the Wachau Valley, situated between Krems and Melk 40 km upstream, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Noteable places include:
Göttweig and Melk monasteryDürnstein, a medival castle/ruins which served as a prison for Richard Lionheart Richard I of England, city walls, monasteryWine towns Spitz and Weissenkirchen and the nearbyRuins of Hinterhaus, a 1000 year old ruinsAggstein Castle
Most of the Wachau except Aggstein can be reached by the local train Krems-Spitz or by bike on the Danube cycle track Donauradweg. Göttweig is at the train station Krems-St.Pölten line and Melk at the Westbahn.
In summer many tourist boats operate in the Wachau. The biggest and most visible boat companies are DDSG Donaudampschifffahrtsgesellschaft and Brandner, but they are not necessarily the cheapest. MS Stadt Wien is a popular alternative among locals weekends only.
Visit the Kamp Valley
Visit Langenlois
