Weißenkirchen in der Wachau

Weißenkirchen in der Wachau is a small town in the Wachau valley, on the northern side of the Danube River.

Understand
Named after the large fortified church which dominates the town (Weißenkirchen = 'white church'), the town began in the 9th century as a monastic vineyard. Today it is still known for its excellent wines, and attracts many tourists travelling through the Wachau region.



By car
Weißenkirchen is located midway between Spitz 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 an der Donau (three times daily). Use ÖBB's [http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en? SCOTTY] to look up train information online.

Get around
The town centre is very compact, although visiting nearby vineyards or sights may require a bit of a hike.

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