Sundays can be boring in Austria as all stores close down. Once the apartment is cleaned, it’s pretty much lay around the place, or go out and look for some adventure. I purchased an Austrian guidebook for this specific purpose.
Two days ago my husband and I got in the car and drove an hour away from Vienna to explore two little towns nearby. Krems and Dürnstein. Our first stop was Krems. It’s a cute little town with not really much to see. We walked around and looked at all the closed stores, then walked up to a church. In 20 minutes we were done with the town. It was a bit of a disappointment. We could have done the same thing in Vienna.
Dürnstein is 5 miles away from Krems so we were off. We took a road that went along the Danube and it was very pretty, as we are enjoying great summer-like weather right now that is between 70-75F. We walked around the town a little and soaked in old European charm. Then we hiked up to the ruins. And I mean hiked UP. It was steep. I only made it because little kids and old people were passing me by, and my pride wouldn’t let me quit. It was worth it though. The view was so beautiful. Rolling green hills, the Danube, and fertile wine land. Once we made our way back down from the ruins, we felt we had earned lunch. We found a winery that had seating outside with a perfect view of the Danube and its vines surrounding as. Check it out at Alter Klosterkeller
Overall I would suggest a visit to Dürnstein and say skip Krems. Here’s a link for more about Dürnstein
Dürnstein, Austria
Ruins in Dürnstein Austria
your suggestion, “Overall I would suggest a visit to Dürnstein and say skip Krems.” is just plain wrong. I wouldn’t want to skip any of the two. two jewels from the Donautal, each one specifically charming, beautiful, and interesting.
Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. Thanks for giving a counter view.
Dear Britta and Paul, I am sure enjoying your notes on all the things going on in your new life in Vienna. Keep it up and maybe we will see you in a few months when our ship, with your parents, will dock in Vienna for a few hours…….machs gut,, herta
Thanks Herta!