9 Lower Austria Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Wachau Valley River Cruise with 3-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · from $76Our pick

Spend five hours sailing from Krems to Melk and back through the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley. You’ll pass Dürnstein’s blue church tower, Schönbühel Palace, vineyards, villages, and Melk Abbey while enjoying a seasonal three-course meal, one glass of Wachau wine, and open-air views from the sun deck.

“My wife and I took the Krems Wachau Valley River Cruise with the 3- course meal on April 27th and we highly recommend it. The weather cooperated and we were able to get seats on the upper deck of the boat to enjoy the beautiful views. Seats on the upper deck are taken up quickly as there are people who take the cruise but not the meal so if you want to sit outside after you eat you need to be vigilant. The meal was excellent and the service staff were very polite and accomodating. For a cost of $94 per person (Canadian $) this was excellent value. We would…”

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2.Mödling/Vienna: Scenic Guided Hike with Alpacas and Llamas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Meet Karina Pöschl’s alpacas and llamas near Mödling, then lead your own animal along forest paths and vineyard tracks. Guides speak German and English, and the animals carry Lord of the Rings names such as Sam, Tolkien, Gimli, and Bilbo. Expect a gentle two-hour walk, a scenic rest stop, photos, and a keepsake llama license.

“Karina was amazing! The alpacas & llamas are adorable and sweet! The hike is relaxing and simple! I had a wonderful time and would recommend it 100%!!!!!”

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3.5-Hour Wachau River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · from $53

Spend five leisurely hours cruising the Wachau from Melk and back, with wide views of vineyards, monasteries, castles, and riverside towns. Choose a basic boat ticket or add breakfast, brunch, schnitzel, or wine tasting. The ship has a large sundeck, partial roof, onboard dining, and accessible facilities.

“I am annoyed that on your Web site you gave me no option to get the 20% senior discount that was offered off the price of if had bought the tickets from the shipping company 's ticket office. Please respond Thank you Peter Derrick”

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4.Wachau Valley River Cruise on the Danube

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 95 reviews · from $53

Spend 5.5 hours cruising from Krems through the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on a DDSG Blue Danube ship. Enjoy wide river views, vineyards, castles, monasteries, and an onboard restaurant serving regional dishes. Choose a basic cruise or add breakfast, brunch, schnitzel, or wine tasting.

“Really enjoyed the boat journey out Melk. The 1015 boat was very busy and, on a sunny day, the outdoor space was limited but we did find a bench.”

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5.Alpaca and llama hike Moedling near Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Join Karina Pöschl near Mödling for a two-hour alpaca and llama hike to Eichkogel. You receive your own animal for the full walk, while the public group is limited to 11 people. Expect a relaxed countryside outing, animal care tips, city views, and a moderate walk in English.

“What great time! Amazing friendly animals and the view of the city during the hike was gorgeous. Highly recommend this to everyone.”

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6.Taste and Tour Small Organic Wineries with a Winemaker

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3h 30m · from $111

Join Chris of Kapitel Zwei Wine for a private 210-minute tour from Krems. Visit his vineyard and two small organic wineries, meet the winemakers, taste red, white, sparkling, and sweet wines, and learn how Austrian wine moves from vine to bottle.

“We had a great time with Chris. His extensive knowledge on viticulture, meant we learnt a lot. We got up close to the actual vines on his plot which, from its high vantage point, gave us a wonderful view of the area. We also visited two wineries - two quite different businesses - so we got a real insight into the work of smaller winemakers. The cellars were especially fascinating. We’ve attended many wine tasting events but this trip was really special - meeting the owners of three businesses - seeing the whole process of wine-making (the equipment used that is) - and then sampling the product of their painstaking…”

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7.Day Trip from Vienna or Bratislava – Castles around Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $192

Spend 12.5 to 13.5 hours exploring castles near Vienna, riding through Seegrotte’s underground lake, and walking Laxenburg Park. Guides Josef and Jana provide history, snacks, water, videos, and photo help. Choose two interiors, add dinner at Marchfelderhof, and adjust the day around seasonal opening hours.

“Our guide Jozef was great! Extremely knowledgeable, communicative, and accomodating. The content of the tour was spot on. Dinner at the restaurant was a great finish.”

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8.Admission Pass to The Roman Quarter and the Museum Carnuntinum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $16Best value

Spend about three hours at Roman City Carnuntum and Museum Carnuntinum in Lower Austria. Walk through furnished Roman homes, a working bathhouse, a city palace, and gardens, then see major finds in the museum’s Danube Limes exhibition. Guided tours are not included, but the site is easy to explore at your own pace.

“A place where you do not have to imagine anything, some buildings have been completely reconstructed, including decoration, furniture, objects.... and where you just expect the owner of the house, a Roman of the 4th century, and his faRead more”

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9.Super Combo Ticket to Kunstmeile Krems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 365 days · from $21

Use one Super Combo Ticket to visit the Kunsthalle Krems, Karikaturmuseum Krems, and State Gallery of Lower Austria. The ticket stays valid for 365 days after first activation, making it useful for a full art day or several short visits. You will also find Forum Frohner and the Dominikanerkirche nearby.

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