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Wachau Valley
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Wachau Valley
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This valley, which runs along the Danube for around forty kilometres between Krems and Melk, is a major tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors come to see the old towns and castles of Krems, Dürnstein, and Schallaburg, the abbeys of Göttweig and especially Melk, the many vineyards, and the Danube itself, which can be explored on foot, by bike, or by boat.
Overview of the Wachau Valley
This valley, which runs along the Danube for around forty kilometres between Krems and Melk, is a major tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors come to see the old towns and castles of Krems, Dürnstein, and Schallaburg, the abbeys of Göttweig and especially Melk, the many vineyards, and the Danube itself, which can be explored on foot, by bike, or by boat.
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- Type of place: valley.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Length: 40 km
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- Website: https://www.donau.com/wachau/
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