Ascend to the 'Austrian Montecassino' — Göttweig Abbey, a Benedictine masterpiece crowning a lone hill above the Danube plain with sweeping views across the Wachau. Its imperial staircase and frescoed halls rival any palace in Europe.
What to expect
A scenic drive or taxi from Krems delivers you to the Abbey's hilltop perch, where the views alone justify the journey. Inside, the grand imperial staircase — one of Austria's baroque masterpieces — leads to lavishly decorated state rooms and a treasury of religious art. The Abbey restaurant serves wines from its own celebrated estate vineyards, making a leisurely lunch here a natural conclusion.
Good to know
Located approximately 10 km from Krems; arrange a private taxi or rental car from the port. Allow 2–3 hours including lunch. The Abbey's own wine shop offers bottles of their estate Riesling and Pinot Noir to take aboard.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Wachau — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Wachau
- Melk Abbey: Imperial Baroque Grandeur & Private Terrace Views
- Dürnstein: Medieval Fortress Hike & Cobblestone Village Immersion
- Wachau Valley Private Wine Tour: Cellar Doors & Vineyard Terraces
- Danube Cycle Path: E-Bike Journey Through the Wachau UNESCO Landscape
- Aggstein Castle Ruins: Danube Gorge Hike to a Robber-Baron Fortress