Good to know
- Tickets
- No fee to enter the valley; individual attractions charge separately.
- Time needed
- One full day minimum.
- Best time
- May through October for mild weather and open sites.
- Getting there
- Regional train from Vienna to Melk or Krems takes about one hour.
Itineraries with Wachau Valley
Wachau Valley is on day 5
Wachau Valley is on day 5
Day 5 of Vienna in 5 Days
The Wachau Valley
How Wachau Valley fits into a day.- 9:00Melk AbbeyMelk
- 13:00Wachau ValleyWachau
- 16:00DürnsteinWachau
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Wachau Valley questions
Is Wachau Valley part of Vienna?
No. It lies in Lower Austria roughly 80 km west of the city.
How do you get around the valley?
Trains, buses and Danube boats connect the main towns.
Do you need a guide for Wachau Valley?
Self-guided travel works well; local tours are available at larger stations.
