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Lower Austria · Austria
Krems
an der Donau.
Wine TastingHiking
Krems is a beautiful historic city at the eastern entrance to the Wachau Valley, serving as the gateway to this UNESCO World Heritage wine region. The city's medieval old town features well-preserved architecture, cobblestone streets, and atmospheric squares. Krems is both a cultural center and wine capital, home to renowned wineries producing exceptional Kremstal and Wachau wines, particularly Gruner Veltliner and Riesling. The city offers wine museums, art galleries, and the famous wine university. Krems' position where the Wachau begins makes it an ideal base for exploring the valley while enjoying urban amenities. The combination of historic charm, wine excellence, and cultural vibrancy makes Krems a must-visit destination.
What you'll do here
Things to do.
- 01Explore medieval old town
- 02Visit renowned wineries
- 03Tour wine museums
- 04Walk along the Danube promenade
- 05Discover art galleries and culture
- 06Sample Wachau and Kremstal wines
Within a short drive
Nearby attractions.
Durnsteiniconic Wachau castle ruins
Gottweig Abbeybaroque monastery on hill
Spitzpicturesque wine town
Steinhistoric Krems district
Danube Cycle PathUNESCO valley route
On the table in Krems an der Donau
Local dishes.
A year in Krems an der Donau
Monthly weather.
Best weatherLeast crowded
january2°/-3°
Least crowded40mm
Cold with snow; atmospheric old town.
february5°/-2°
Least crowded35mm
Cold winter; indoor wine museums.
march10°/1°
40mm
Cool spring; Wachau season begins.
april16°/5°
45mm
Mild weather; ideal for city exploration.
may21°/10°
Best weather60mm
Warm weather; perfect for wine and culture.
june24°/13°
70mm
Warm summer; vibrant cultural season.
july26°/15°
65mm
Warmest month; peak tourism at gateway.
august26°/15°
60mm
Warm with storms; excellent wine visits.
september21°/11°
Best weather50mm
Pleasant autumn; harvest celebrations.
october15°/6°
Best weather40mm
Cool with fall colors; beautiful Danube setting.
november8°/2°
Least crowded45mm
Cold and rainy; Sturm season.
december3°/-1°
45mm
Cold with festive old town atmosphere.
Averages from the last decade · source: local weather records
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