Discover Krems an der Donau
Accommodation in Krems on the Danube
Krems an der Donau can be explored through several clearly distinct highlights: the Gozzoburg as a residence and place of work, the Kunstmeile with its several art institutions, the Steiner Tor and opportunities to explore the city. If you are looking for a hotel in Krems an der Donau, these themes can help you decide what you would like to focus on during your stay. For specific plans, check the tour dates and the city tour timetable against your travel dates.
The Gozzoburg: a palace rather than a conventional castle
The name Gozzoburg might suggest a conventional castle; in fact, it is a unique residence and place of work, remarkable for its size and fittings, belonging to a citizen of Krems. This classification draws attention to the building’s function: it was a place to live and work, rather than the familiar type of castle. The Gozzoburg therefore offers a distinct perspective on the city’s history.
One special detail can be found in the heraldic hall. There you can see one of Austria’s oldest surviving beam ceilings: the wooden ceiling, made from 24 hewn spruce trunks, dates from around 1255. Its material, number of beams and approximate date make the ceiling a specific architectural point of reference. The Gozzoburg’s distinctive use as a palace and a precisely described structural feature come together here.
Kunstmeile and Steiner Tor
The Kunstmeile Krems brings together several art institutions within walking distance of one another. This is a clearly defined focus for exploring the city: the emphasis is on several art venues, not just one building. The Steiner Tor offers a different architectural point of reference. It is the only surviving city gate and also a landmark of Krems an der Donau. This provides two distinct starting points for a cultural itinerary: a group of art institutions and a single historic city gate.
City tour and seasonal guided walk
A city tour on the e-BUSSI is available for exploring the old towns of Krems and Stein. Exact timetables may change, so check the current information against your travel dates. The night watchman’s tour offers a different seasonal option: it runs in Krems from April to October on every second Thursday. When planning this tour, both the seasonal window and the day of the week are important. Before your trip, check whether a suitable date falls during your stay.
From the city to the terraced landscape of the Wachau
The Welterbesteig Wachau 01 trail leads from Krems to DĂĽrnstein through the historic districts of Krems and Stein, along cellar lanes and into the stone-terrace wine-growing landscape of the Krems Valley and the Wachau. The route therefore extends beyond the historic districts as far as DĂĽrnstein and includes cellar lanes and the terraced landscape. This distinguishes it from a city tour through the two old towns: the route offers a different focus, linking city districts, cellar lanes and wine country.
Getting there and planning your trip
Krems an der Donau is easy to reach by public transport and by car. Rail connections include the Franz-Josefs-Bahn (REX4), the Westbahn line (St. Pölten) and the Kamptalbahn (R44). For detailed travel planning, check the latest train connections. Together with the e-BUSSI timetable and the date of the night watchman’s tour, this information is useful when coordinating your arrival and sightseeing with specific days of your stay. Which connection or option suits your plans depends on whether you intend to travel by car or public transport and which of the city experiences mentioned above you want to include.
Discover more destinations: Willendorf in der Wachau, Sankt Michael, Rohrendorf bei Krems, Kammern, Mautern an der Donau, Schönberg am Kamp, Gedersdorf, Straß im Straßertale.
Go to the overarching travel overview: Krems-Land.
