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FEATURE (Category: Europe | Austria | summer | autumn | water | rivers | scenic drives | outdoor | cycling)
Austria: Along the Danube
Austria: Along the Danube
Once Sissy steamed down the Danube, on the way to becoming queen of Austria. From her birthplace Bavaria all the way to Vienna people along the river cheered. Now it's tourists who go downstream. Most of them not by boat, not even by car. Along the Danube the bicycle is favourite.
![Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03597]
'Ruins of Aggstein castle.'
In the Aggstein stronghold lived robber baron Scheck. If you didn't pay toll for passing the Danube at the foot of his eyrie, you had the choice between the eight meters deep Hungerloch (hunger pit) or a jump from his Rosengärtlein, a nicely smelling balcony with one of the most beautiful views of the Wachau. Today you can enjoy this romantic panorama with a little less stress.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/20-Wachau-Aggstein/51387820_m7Fts-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03597]
'Ruins of Aggstein castle.'
In the Aggstein stronghold lived robber baron Scheck. If you didn't pay toll for passing the Danube at the foot of his eyrie, you had the choice between the eight meters deep Hungerloch (hunger pit) or a jump from his Rosengärtlein, a nicely smelling balcony with one of the most beautiful views of the Wachau. Today you can enjoy this romantic panorama with a little less stress.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03600]
'Vineyards around Spitz.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube. Indeed, it's hard to find a more romantic landscape between source and Black Sea. It's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. If you have the chance, visit the region in autumn. Everything is gold and you can see the grape pickers at work. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/21-Wachau-autumn-Spitz/50101003_YFCE9-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03600]
'Vineyards around Spitz.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube. Indeed, it's hard to find a more romantic landscape between source and Black Sea. It's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. If you have the chance, visit the region in autumn. Everything is gold and you can see the grape pickers at work. Photo Paul Smit.")
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'Vineyards around Weißenkirchen.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube. Indeed, it's hard to find a more romantic landscape between source and Black Sea. It's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. If you have the chance, visit the region in autumn. Everything is gold and you can see the grape pickers at work. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/22-Wachau-autumn-Weissenkirche/50100993_upqBT-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03614]
'Vineyards around Weißenkirchen.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube. Indeed, it's hard to find a more romantic landscape between source and Black Sea. It's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. If you have the chance, visit the region in autumn. Everything is gold and you can see the grape pickers at work. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03607]
'Vineyards around Spitz.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube. Indeed, it's hard to find a more romantic landscape between source and Black Sea. It's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. If you have the chance, visit the region in autumn. Everything is gold and you can see the grape pickers at work. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/3607-voyage/138806396_SXH2p-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03607]
'Vineyards around Spitz.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube. Indeed, it's hard to find a more romantic landscape between source and Black Sea. It's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. If you have the chance, visit the region in autumn. Everything is gold and you can see the grape pickers at work. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03622]
'Vineyards around Weißenkirchen.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube and it's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. If you have the chance, visit the region in autumn. Everything is gold and you can see the grape pickers at work, like here on the famous Ried Achleiten slope, producing one of the best Rieslimgs. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/3622-voyage/138806452_kCQtR-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03622]
'Vineyards around Weißenkirchen.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube and it's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. If you have the chance, visit the region in autumn. Everything is gold and you can see the grape pickers at work, like here on the famous Ried Achleiten slope, producing one of the best Rieslimgs. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03628]
'Baroque churchtower of Dürnstein.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube. Indeed, it's hard to find a more romantic landscape between source and Black Sea. It's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. Dürnstein is called the Perl of the Wachau. Its combination of Donaubarok (abbey and church), Middle Ages (houses and stronghold) and vineyards indeed are worth a visit. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/23-Wachau-Duernstein/50100594_kVqZi-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03628]
'Baroque churchtower of Dürnstein.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube. Indeed, it's hard to find a more romantic landscape between source and Black Sea. It's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. Dürnstein is called the Perl of the Wachau. Its combination of Donaubarok (abbey and church), Middle Ages (houses and stronghold) and vineyards indeed are worth a visit. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03631]
'Dürnstein with its abbey church.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube. Indeed, it's hard to find a more romantic landscape between source and Black Sea. It's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. Dürnstein is called the Perl of the Wachau. Its combination of Donaubarok (abbey and church), Middle Ages (houses and stronghold) and vineyards indeed are worth a visit. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/24-Wachau-Duernstein/50100952_ghQsF-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03631]
'Dürnstein with its abbey church.'
The Wachau is seen by many as the most beautiful part of the Danube. Indeed, it's hard to find a more romantic landscape between source and Black Sea. It's on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the eastern part, from Spitz to Krems, wine rules. Dürnstein is called the Perl of the Wachau. Its combination of Donaubarok (abbey and church), Middle Ages (houses and stronghold) and vineyards indeed are worth a visit. Photo Paul Smit.")
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Danube with city Krems-und-Stein.'
Stein and its railway bridge over the Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town along the Austrian Danube. With its new Kunstmeile, the Mile of Art connecting Krems with Stein, several museums line up, among them the Caricature Museum. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/25-Donau-at-Stein-bridge/50100729_6Ur9B-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03639]
Danube with city Krems-und-Stein.'
Stein and its railway bridge over the Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town along the Austrian Danube. With its new Kunstmeile, the Mile of Art connecting Krems with Stein, several museums line up, among them the Caricature Museum. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03652]
Danube at Stein.'
The Frauenbergkirche, the St. Nikolauskirche behind it and Stift Göttweig, the huge monastery on the hill in the distance, are all part of the Wachau charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Austrian Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town in this region. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/26-Stein-at-Donau/50101036_xKgUA-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03652]
Danube at Stein.'
The Frauenbergkirche, the St. Nikolauskirche behind it and Stift Göttweig, the huge monastery on the hill in the distance, are all part of the Wachau charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Austrian Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town in this region. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.")
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Danube at Stein.'
The Frauenbergkirche, the St. Nikolauskirche behind it and Stift Göttweig, the huge monastery on the hill in the distance, are all part of the Wachau charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Austrian Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town in this region. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.
Danube at Stein.'
The Frauenbergkirche, the St. Nikolauskirche behind it and Stift Göttweig, the huge monastery on the hill in the distance, are all part of the Wachau charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Austrian Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town in this region. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.
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Danube at Stein.'
The Frauenbergkirche, the St. Nikolauskirche behind it and Stift Göttweig, the huge monastery on the hill in the distance, are all part of the Wachau charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Austrian Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town in this region. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Austria-Along-the-Danube/26-Stein-at-Donau/50101036_xKgUA-S.jpg "> [AUSTRIA.NIEDER 03652]
Danube at Stein.'
The Frauenbergkirche, the St. Nikolauskirche behind it and Stift Göttweig, the huge monastery on the hill in the distance, are all part of the Wachau charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Austrian Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town in this region. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.")
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Danube at Stein.'
The Frauenbergkirche, the St. Nikolauskirche behind it and Stift Göttweig, the huge monastery on the hill in the distance, are all part of the Wachau charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Austrian Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town in this region. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.
Danube at Stein.'
The Frauenbergkirche, the St. Nikolauskirche behind it and Stift Göttweig, the huge monastery on the hill in the distance, are all part of the Wachau charm, the UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Austrian Danube. Double town Krems-und-Stein is my favourite historical town in this region. Be drawn into a church by the sound of its organ, get lost in the cobbled streets or climb above the roofs on the vineyard slopes.
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