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Krems an der Donau – Sights and tips for connoisseurs. The city of Krems an der Donau in Austria is the starting point for the Wachau, the most beautiful stretch of the Danube. However, the city is not worth a visit for wine lovers. There is a lot to discover in Krems.
From the Hotel Pfeffel in Dürnstein Wachau you have a view of the Danube and the hills that rise behind it. In addition to gourmet rooms, the hotel offers a spa with wellness and a pool on the roof with a view of the town and the Danube.
Experiencing the Wachau in autumn is an experience. On the south-facing slopes in the western part of the Wachau, the sun shines on stone terraces on which wine varieties such as Riesling, Grüner Veltliner and Neuburger Smaragd thrive. The vineyards change color. Winegrowers decorate their wine shops for autumn.
A Styria tour on the Schilcher Weinstrasse This time on our Styria tour we were on the road in three different regions: the volcanic country in the east around Riegersburg, the wine country along the border with Slovenia and in western Styria, where the Schilcher wine on the mountain slopes between Ligist and Eibis forest is growing. We take a day [...]
The Linzer Cookie recipe comes from the city of Linz. The cookies are smaller forms of the Linzer Torte for which the place is famous. They consist of two cookies, the top one with one or three holes. They are filled with jam.
The Wachau in the Weinviertel is a destination for connoisseurs. It is the part of the Danube between Krems and Melk. There it dug 36 meters deep into the truncated mountain landscape of the Bohemian Massif over a distance of 700 kilometers. The Wachau separates the Dunkelsteinerwald in the south from the Waldviertel in the north. We can recommend these excursion destinations for connoisseurs along the Danube.
The Sausal is a wine region near Kitzeck in Styria. Discover vineyards that are spoiled by the sun. Lavender, from which all kinds of specialties are made. Pumpkin seed oil, which is typical of Styria. Views that take your breath away. The Sausal is a paradise for connoisseurs.
Flour is still ground in the Anthering Mill today. To this day, the water from the torrent in front of the house drives the grinder at the Fuchsmühle in Salzburger Land. Get freshly ground flour and homemade products at the Fuchs Mühle in Anthering.
Schloss Leopoldskron has several connections to the musical adaptation of "The Sound of Music". We find out what these are at a festive event in Salzburg, to which members of the von Trapp family and the actors of Hollywood film are invited.
Hiking on the Loferer Alm is suitable for all fitness levels. There are easy circular hiking trails, medium-difficult hiking trails and more difficult peaks that start at the mountain station of the Almbahn II. You can find out what else you should know here for a hiking holiday in Lofer.
