Lower Austria

The primeval forests at the Danube, March and Thaya rivers, the brusque canyons of the Ötscher mountain, the gently rolling hills of the country around Retz, the swamps in the Waldviertel, the great river valley of the Wachau, the pine woods in the Wienerwald and the oak woods in the Weinviertel, the mystic power spots of the Waldviertel and the peaceful cellar lanes of the Weinviertel, alpine pastures, sun flower fields, vineyards, wild mountain rivers, ... - Creation has awarded Lower Austria a rich, natural and diversified beauty.

Just as well, the vast country around Vienna has seen many of its treasures man-made: The offer goes from small and old treasures like the Venus vom Galgenberg - the oldest stone plastic of the World, dating back to the year 30.000 BC - up to large and modern sights like the Landshaus district in St. Pölten - a excellent example of modern architecture.

The unique variety of nature and culture is also reflected in Lower Austria's tourism offer. Active holidays at hiking, cycling, golf or trend sport experts, wellness days in spa centres, culture tasting in small towns or mighty convents, pleasureful holidays at the wine grower or local host, nature experience in the national parks or at the farm - the selection of ideas for your holidays is nearly endless.