City: Lower Austria
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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.
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1. Nationalpark Thayatal
2. Nationalpark Donau-Auen
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
The Donau-Auen National Park is protecting one of the last large unbuilt wetlands areas in Europe. Here the dynamics of the flowing stream are still active. The rise and fall of the water levels define life rhythms in the wetlands. The river shaped this landscape with its floods and still nurtures today a large diversity of plants and animals. In the National Park nature can develop free from economic restrictions. The visitor centre at the Donau-Auen National Park in Orth on the Danube beckons as "Gateway to the Wetlands" - the starting place for getting to know the fascinating world of the Danube wetlands. It offers information and reservations, the multimedia exhibition DonAUraum, the Schlossinsel ("castle island") on the grounds including underwater observatory and the National Park shop and cafe.
3. Rosarium
4. Mt. Schneeberg
5. Erlaufschlucht
6. Wachau Valley
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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
7. 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.
8. Schlosspark Laxenburg
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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.
9. Burgruine Duernstein
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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.
10. Castle Grafenegg
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By 972LizC - Minneapolis, United States
Just about 50 km from Vienna on route to Wachau valley is this beautiful castle. We biked off the river to here and it was an hour detour and we loved it! You can enjoy a tour in the castle rooms and the beautiful gardens. I wished we were staying in the cottages and sending our musical child here in the summer. We had a picnic and large shpritz.
