Things to Do in Krems an der Donau

There are 2 attractions in Krems an der Donau. Melk Abbey, benedictine abbey overlooking danube with baroque library, is the most popular.

1

Melk Abbey

Benedictine abbey overlooking Danube with Baroque library

Church

2

Wachau

Scenic Danube valley known for vineyards and medieval towns

Valley

3

Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant

Never-activated nuclear plant now used for tours

Museum

4

Aggstein Castle

Medieval hilltop castle ruins overlooking the Danube

Ruins

5

Schöpfl

Highest peak of Vienna Woods, popular hiking destination

Mountain

6

Altenburg Abbey

Medieval Benedictine abbey with Baroque architecture

Castle

7

Artstetten Castle

Austrian castle with Habsburg museum and imperial tombs

Castle

8

Lilienfeld Abbey

Cistercian abbey with Baroque and Gothic architecture

Museum

9

Manhartsberg

Lower Austrian ridge with archaeological and vineyard sites

Mountain

10

Sankt Pölten Cathedral

Baroque cathedral and episcopal seat in Sankt Pölten

Church

11

Wagram

Lower Austrian town; site of 1809 Wagram battle

Cliff

12

Rosenburg

Historic castle and estate overlooking the Kamp valley

Castle

13

Schallaburg Castle

Renaissance castle housing exhibitions and historic gardens

Castle

14

Heldenberg Memorial

Outdoor memorial complex with military monuments and allegorical statues

Monument

15

Lönsstein

Monument

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Kommassierungs-Denkmal

Commemorative monument in Lower Austria

Monument