As Wachau is one of the most exciting courses of Austria, a boat trip from Melk to Krems is inevitable. Of course the reverse direction (Krems to Melk) is also possible; but I advise the former one. But be aware and do not skip to disembark at Dürnstein town. Climbing to the castle ruins using the stony old road (Eselsteig)... More

Durnstein on the banks of the Danube has the history of Richard the Lionheart's capture as its main claim to fame. Read all about it on the climb up a paved path to the top. The views are worth the effort of making it to the top. Only a half hour for physically fit but careful if your knees have... More

It's quite a walk getting up to the ruins but the views are breathtaking. The ruins aren't very special but worth looking around and there is no entrance fee. If you walk up from the town there are two routes, one is steep but with a good footing the other is rocky the signs in the town don't tell you... More

A visit to Durnstein is like stepping back in time to the thirteenth or fourteenth century. The town has retained it Medieval character with its winding narrow streets, shops, inns, and restaurants. The abbey church of Pfarrkirche was rebuilt in the Baroque style and its blue tower is an icon of this little town today. Kuenringer Castle which served as... More