I would love some input about the best location to stay in the Wachau Valley. We'll be picking up our rental car in Vienna in the am and then we'll be heading out to Krems, I'm thinking that with travel time to Krems, lunch, checking out some wineries and then onto Durnstein that would be the day. I can't decide to stay in a small B&B near Durnstein or go onto Weissenkirchen or perhaps Spitz. The next day we'll continue seeing the area as we head to Melk to see the Abby, then rent bikes to ride along the Danube then to the B&B for the night continuing on to Salzburg the next day. I realize the area is only about 24 miles long but I'm trying not to back track. Thanks in advance for your advice everyone.
Sue
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Vienna, Austria
5518 posts
Hi Sue - You've asked nearly identical questions recently and I think that the feedback you have received has been good. What else are you looking to understand?
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/austria/danube-valley-itinerary-advice
You've also repeated your question here:
I'm happy to help, but I don't understand what you still need?
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OP
Placitas, NM, USA
178 posts
I just sent you a private message Emily.
thank you!
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Vienna, Austria
5518 posts
Sue - it takes 8-9 minutes to drive from Dürnstein to Weissenkirchen. It really doesn’t matter where you stay. Just make your pick based on reviews.
The best stretch to bike is between Spitz and Duernstein or Duernstein to Krems. I also like the south bank around Rossatz. Biking out of Melk is the least scenic stretch - no cute villages.
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Lancaster PA
266 posts
Sue, take a look at the Raffelsberger Hof in Weissenkirchen. It is just off the Danube, offers lovely accommodations, and an enjoyable breakfast. A short walk to the square takes you to a sign telling you which heuriger are open that day. It has bikes for use and is a very short ride to Spitz or a nice ride to Durnstein through the vineyards. Weissenkirchen is far more peaceful than Durnstein--not such a tour bus magnet.
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613 posts
Having spent about 600 days as an EU tourist, there is only one answer to your question of where to stay one night out from Vienna-- Maria Tafrl.
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-- Maria Tafrl
The correct spelling is Maria Taferl.