City: Lower Austria
Top Things to do in Lower Austria
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Top 10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Lower Austria, Austria
Lower Austria (German: Niederösterreich, pronounced [ˈniːdɐˌʔøːstɐʀaɪ̯ç] ( listen); Czech: Dolní Rakousy; Slovak: Dolné Rakúsko) is the northeasternmost state of the nine states in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria since 1986 is Sankt Pölten, the most recently designated capital town in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria had formerly been Vienna, even though Vienna has not officially been part of Lower Austria since 1921. With a land area of 19,186 km (7,408 sq mi) and a population of 1.612 million people, it is the largest state in Austria, and in terms of population second only to the federal state of Vienna.
Restaurants in Lower Austria
1. Rosarium
2. Wachau Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 460 reviews
Reviewed By s1rw - Markham, Canada
The Wachua is a picturesque landscape carved out by the river Danube. Enjoy the Beautiful Blue Danube as it meanders passing cities from Melk to Krems. Relax on deck of the river boat, with a glass of apricot wine under the sunset as the boat navigates and winds it way through lush hills with granite tops, passing terraced vineyards, historic villages and ruins of Medieval castles. Just a beautiful and memorable experience
3. Melk Abbey
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4.5 based on 2,798 reviews
Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque Ensembles. Its splendid architectur ist famous worldwide an part of UNESCO´s World Cultural Heritage. Since 1089, Benedictine Monks have continually been living and working in Melk Abbey. Following the rules laid down by St. Benedict, they try to translate into action the words ORA et LABORA et LEGE (pray, work and read) by working in pastoral care, education as well as organizing numerous cultural Events. A visit to the abbey includes the abbey museum, the marble hall, the balcony, the library, the church, the abbey park with the baroque garden pavillion (open May-October)and the Bastion.April to September: Visits are possible daily with (10.55 a.m. and 2.55 p.m.)or without guided tourOctober to March: Visits are possible only with a guided tour. For individuals: 10.55 a.m. and 2.55 p.m. / tour for Groups may be reserved.Recommended time to spend at the abbey: 2,5 hoursADVISE for your visit: If possible, visit Melk Abbey around midday or in the afternoon, it´s not so crowed. Large monastery parking lot free of Charge.
Reviewed By srablair - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
There is a lot to see here. Don't miss the guided tour to see the details including the marvellous Trompe l'oeil ceilings and the fabulous library. A spiral staircase takes you down to the rich and sumptuous Baroque church which is just stunning.
4. Schlosspark Laxenburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 242 reviews
Experiencing, feeling and enjoying history and garden art – that’s what Schlosspark Laxenburg (Laxenburg Castle Park) stands for. Leisure experiences to suit your taste in breathtaking surroundings. This, and much more, awaits you in Austria’s largest landscaped gardens. Trace the footsteps of the Habsburg Dynasty while enjoying a yearly programme full of a wide variety of activities. Laxenburg Castle Park is among the most significant historical landscaped gardens in Europe. In addition to a multitude of monuments, pleasure buildings and picturesque garden areas, you can also discover the majestic crowning of the park: The “Little Treasure House of Austria” – the Franzensburg!
Reviewed By AllanK1956 - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Beautiful parkland with lots of picturesque walks around a large lake with a fairytale castle on an island. The park has labelled trees giving it the feel of an arboretum. If you are so inclined there are boats for hire so you can cruise the lake. Beautiful place.
5. Burgruine Duernstein
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 391 reviews
Castle Kuernriger (Schloß Kürnriger) is the main attraction of Durnstein (Dürnstein). It is the ruins of the castle in which Richard Leoncoeur, King of England was held prisoner for a year while returning from a Crusade. The ransom was used by the Duke of Babenberg to build the city walls of Vienna. This is a popular historical attraction especially for British people.
Reviewed By RobinB1957 - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Many reviews mention the word hike to get here. That's overegging the pudding in my opinion as it's more like a slightly strenuous hill climb although I do agree that parts of the descent could be slippery in wet weather. There is more than one route up and down by the way. The main route is dotted with information boards giving details of Richard Ist's imprisonment and his relationship with his brother John, Saladdin and Leopold Duke of Austria. Overall I think that there's little doubt that Richard was a nasty piece of work and one can understand John's reluctance to bankrupt England to raise the ransom money.That's another debate however so enjoy the ruins and views in this lovely part of the Wachau valley.
6. Schloss Rosenburg
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Flowwolf - Vienna, Austria
Attended the yearly tournament show. Coloful knights and horses. Was a great experience being taken back some hundred years. My personal takeawy: impressed how agile and fast fighters on horses actually are. Military forces on horses (cavalry) must have been the aspiration of rulers in the past, similar to supersonic fighter planes are to today...
7. Doblhoff Park
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By zdaati
The best park of baden, not that big but with a great amount of roses and enormous trees and a small lake with ducks. Relaxing and nicely made, even in winter it was nice so must be realy nice when all the roses are in bloom. Not crowded and well maintained.
8. Kurpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By 545medva - Budapest, Hungary
This is a very nice park, with a lot of flowers, trees, and statues. You can walk up to the Beethoven memorial and have a great view on the city.
9. Stift Durnstein
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4.5 based on 306 reviews
The blue and white steeple of the former Monastery of the Augustinian Canons located by the river Danube is the landmark of the Wachau Valley! The new exhibition invites you to contemplate “the good, the beautiful, the true”.
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
Durnstein, the lovely village, is definitely the "gem" of the Wachau Valley. Not a big village but a magnificent place to walk around and enjoy the spirit of an old time village. The village is surrounded from all sides by vines to produce white wines in witch Durnstein was blessed. Cobble stones narrow streets with many photography objects (you are welcome to see my photos), souvenir shops, coffee shops and places to taste and buy the famous white wines and apricot schnapps.
10. Casino Baden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 222 reviews
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