Spitz

Spitz is a small town in the Wachau, on the river Danube. Together with the neighbouring villages of Gut am Steg, Schwallenbach, and Vießling it is a major wine-producing centre of the region.

Understand
Named after the Knights of Spitz, who maintained the castle looming over the town, evidence of human settlement here dates back 4000 years. From 812 to 1504 CE it was owned by the Niederaltaich Abbey, and was a Bavarian enclave within Austria. Today its primary economic activity is wine production and tourism.



By car
Spitz is located midway between Melk and Dürnstein on the B3 regional highway, which follows the Danube River along its northern bank.

By train
A regional train passes through connecting Krems with Emmersdorf (four times daily) and Spitz (three times daily). Use ÖBB's [http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en? SCOTTY] to look up train information online.

By boat
From mid-April through October Spitz can be reached by river boats which ply the route between Melk and Krems/Stein, also making stops in Emmersdorf and Dürnstein.



Get around
Spitz proper is very compact, and the easiest way to get around is by foot. To go the neighbouring villages a bicycle or car can be useful.



Eat
Most inns and hotels in the area also have good onsite restaurants; see the 'Sleep' section below for individual listings.