With these tips, slow travelers and connoisseurs can discover the Mostviertel Austria. The region belongs to Lower Austria. Pear trees grow in nature in the Mostviertel. The cider barons in the Mostviertel use their fruit to produce pear must. That is why the region gets its name. The Mostviertel is a travel destination for connoisseurs. At one of the must farms, they can taste the types of must that come from the region over a board snack. The pear trees bloom in spring. Then the annual cycle begins, which determines life in this area.
Krems an der Donau - Sights and Tips for Connoisseurs For many travelers, a vacation in the Wachau region begins in Krems an der Donau. The city in the heart of Lower Austria lies at the eastern entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau – one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe. As wine lovers, we have often been to the...
The Wachau in Austria is a destination for connoisseurs. In this article, we introduce you to the Wachau region in Austria for connoisseurs. It is certainly one of the most well-known travel regions in Lower Austria. The region is very popular not only because of the popular song "Mariandl from the Wachau region." You can hear...
Why we love the monasteries on the Danube, Austria We have seen many impressive places in the course of our travels, but the monasteries on the Danube in Austria fascinated us in a very special way. Their magnificent architecture, which is thought out down to the smallest detail, never ceases to amaze us...
Melk Abbey in Austria (advertising) It is one of the highlights on the Danube in the Wachau: Melk Abbey in Austria. It is now part of Austria's UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you approach Melk Monastery from the Danube or via the autobahn from the north, it towers like a stronghold over the place that ...
Göttweig Abbey in the Wachau (advertising) A holiday in the Wachau is not complete without a visit to Göttweig Abbey. The Benedictine monastery in the Wachau can be seen from afar. It sits enthroned on a hill above the town of Furth near Krems on the southern foothills of the Dunkelsteinerwald in Lower Austria. The pen is going back...
The Wachau is known for its unique landscape, historic towns and picturesque villages. A Wachau boat trip on the Danube is the perfect way to explore this region and experience its beauty up close. There is a boat trip from Vienna to the Wachau or from Krems or Melk. We take ...
Lilienfeld Abbey in Lower Austria The Lilienfeld Abbey in the Mostviertel with its library, monastery and gallery promises a surprising visit. Surprised? Why? We experience a break in a monastery that transports us to another time. The monastery in Lower Austria goes back to the year 1202. Cistercians from Heiligenkreuz were the ...
We travelled to the Mostviertel to see the pear trees in bloom at the invitation of the Mostviertel Tourism Authority. The gently rolling hills shine in spring when the pear trees are in full bloom. We particularly remember the visits to the cider taverns. In the cosy rooms, Petar and I tried fresh cider straight from the barrel. Every cider tavern...
Hiking at Stift Lilienfeld on the Muckenkogel We went hiking at Stift Lilienfeld in the Mostviertel. The area around the Cistercian monastery is ideal for a holiday in Austria with hiking for connoisseurs. During a walk through the monastery park and a hike on the Muckenkogel to the Klosteralm, we visit the area around the Cistercian monastery ...
(Advertisement due to press trip) Dürnstein Abbey in the Wachau looks most beautiful from the Danube. You can see the blue tower of the collegiate church below the castle from afar, if you approach the place by ship. The place itself doesn't offer many sights, but those that are are worth a visit...