Krems

Understand

Krems, along with neighboring cities Stein, Egelsee, Dürnstein and Spitz an der Donau are known for their world class wine production as well as their proximity to the Danube.

1 Krems Tourismus GmbH, Utzstraße 1, ☏ +43 2732 82676, fax: +43 2732 70011, [email protected]. Nov-Mar M-F 08:30-17:00; Apr-Oct M-F 08:30-18:30, Sa 10:00-12:00 13:00-18:00, Su and holidays 10:00-12:00 13:00-16:00. Offers information on accommodation and sights.

Getting there

By train From the west take the regional train (Regionalzug, denoted by big R) from St. Pölten (usually every 30-50 min. every hour) to Krems. All other directions regional (express) (Regionalexpress, denoted by a big REX) train from Vienna's Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof, Spittalau (U4/U6) or Heiligenstadt (U4) station which takes about one hour and leaves every hour.

1 Train station (Bahnhof), Bahnhofplatz 1, ☏ +43 2732-82536-345. Ticket office: M-F 05:30-19:15, Sa Su and holidays 07:00-19:15; automats: 24hrs. Use ÖBB's SCOTTY to look up train information online.

By car From west: Highway A1 (Westautobahn) to Melk, B3 through Wachau. From South/East: Highway S33 from St. Pölten or A22/S5 from Vienna From North: B37 via Zwettl or through the Kamptal/Horn

By boat From mid-April through October Dürnstein can be reached by river boats which ply the route between Krems/Stein, Dürnstein, Spitz, Emmersdorf, and Melk.

2 DDSG Blue Danube Schiffahrt GmbH, Welterbe Platz 1, ☏ +43 1 588 80, fax: +43 1 588 80 440, [email protected]. Operates several times daily; timetables and fares (listed at the bottom of the page) can be found here. Tickets can be purchased at any of the docking points, in Vienna, or online . Bicycles (€2) and dogs (free) permitted on board. (updated Oct 2016) 3 Brandner, Welterbe Platz 1, ☏ +43 7433 2590 21, [email protected]. Operates twice daily, also making a stop in Weißenkirchen. Timetables and fares can bee seen here. Tickets can be purchased online. Bicycles (€2) and dogs (free, muzzle and leash required) permitted on board. (updated Oct 2016)

Getting around

The city and its neighbours are all very accessible by foot and it's no more than a two hour walk from one extremity to the other.

City bus (Stadtbus), ☏ +43 2732 801-459. M-F 06:30-18:30, Sa 06:30-12:30. The city bus system serves limited and serpentine routes. A map with schedule and bus fares is available. Dogs (muzzled and leashed) are permitted for an extra fare of €1.30. Single trip: €2.10 (adults), €1.20 (concessions), €1.10 (children); day ticket: €4.20; week ticket: €11.90; month ticket: €37.80; block of 10 tickets: €12 (adults), €7 (children). (updated May 2016)

By bicycle 4 Zweirad Aichinger KG, Hohensteinstraße 22a, ☏ +43 2732 82876, fax: +43 2732 71887, [email protected]. Mar-Sep: M-F 08:00-12:00 13:30-18:00, Sa 08:00-12:00 13:00-17:00; Oct-Feb: M-F 08:00-12:00 13:30-18:00, Sa 08:00-12:00. Offers road and mountainbikes for rent. Rental during Sundays and holidays can be arranged beforehand; if you are overnighting in Krems you can return your bicycle at your hotel. €15/day, €80/wk. 5 ÖAMTC Donaupark Camping - Krems, Yachthafenstrasse 19, ☏ +43 2732 84455, fax: +43 2732 84455, [email protected]. Rents out bicycles. €6/half-day, €10/day. Nextbike, ☏ +43 2742 22 99 01 (hotline). After registration (online or by mobile), pick up a bicycle at any Nextbike location, and drop it off at the same or any other Nextbike spot. A map of pickup and drop-off points can be found here (click 'Wachau' for Krems); a brochure for the Wachau region is available for download. €1/hr, €10/day.

Taxi Gabi's Taxi, ☏ +43 2732-77661. Taxi Simhandl, ☏ +43 2732-72121. Funktaxi Krems, ☏ +43 2732-1718.

See

The historic town centres of Krems and Stein are well-worth exploring.

1 Steiner Tor, Obere Landstraße. One of the old city gates, dating from the 15th century. Kunstmeile Krems. Various art and culture sites, among them: Combiticket for Kunsthalle, Karikaturmuseum, Forum Frohner, Ernst Krenek Forum, Kunstraum Stein and Klangraum Krems Minoritenkirche: €15. 2 Kunsthalle Krems, Franz-Zeller-Platz 3, ☏ +43 2732-90 80 10, [email protected]. Summer: Tu-Su and holidays 10:00-18:00; winter: Tu-Su and holidays 10:00-17:00. Hosts exhibits of art by regional as well as international artists. €10 (adults), €9 (concessions), free (children under 6). (updated Oct 2017) 3 Karikatur Museum Krems (Caricature Museum), Steiner Landstraße 3, ☏ +43 2732 908020, [email protected]. Daily 10:00-17:00. A good knowledge of German is helpful in understanding some of the humor presented here. €10 (adults), €9 (concessions). 4 Museumkrems, Körnermarkt 14, ☏ +43 2732 801-567, fax: +43 2732 801-576, [email protected]. Apr-May W-Su, holidays 11:00-18:00; Jun-Oct Daily 11:00-18:00; closed Nov-Mar. Has well-curated permanent exhibits illustrating the history of Krems and the wider region, and hosts temporary exhibits of contemporary art. €5 (adults), €4 (concessions), free (children/youth under 19). (updated Jan 2017) 5 Gozzoburg, Hoher Markt 11. Built in the 13th century, this is one of the most significant medieval city buildings in Austria, and is now used for special exhibits. In 2006 and 2007 restoration work uncovered a remarkable set of 13th-century frescoes; along with the Iwein frescoes in Thüringen, Germany, these are the only surviving indoor 13th-century murals north of the Alps. The murals can be viewed only with a guided tour, arranged through the Museumkrems.Note: From January until September 2017 the Gozzoburg cannot be visited due to ongoing restoration and renovation work. (updated Jan 2017) 6 Jewish Cemetery Krems (Jüdischer Friedhof Krems), Wiener Straße. Estab

Do

There are a number of bike trails along the Danube, as well as hiking paths through the mountains and vineyards – the tourist office can offer maps and advice. It is also possible to tour the many wineries in the area, as well as the nearby monastery.

1 Kino im Kesselhaus (Filmgalerie), Dr Karl Dorrekstraße 30, ☏ +43 2732 90 80 00, fax: +43 2732 90 80 01, [email protected]. W-Su. Movie museum and independent cinema. An onsite café, Filmbar in Kesselhaus, offers regional specialties in a relaxed atmosphere. (updated May 2016) 2 Badearena Krems (Public swimming pool), Strandbad Straße 5, ☏ +43 2732 801600, [email protected]. Indoors: M 13:00-17:00, Tu-Th 09:00-21:00, F 09:00-21:30, Sa 09:00-20:30, Su 09:00-20:00; outdoors: May-Aug daily 09:00-20:00. 3 Jump Club Krems (Skydiving), Flughafenstrasse, ☏ +43 676 6378133, [email protected]. Offers training and tandem diving. 4 Kunsteisbahn Krems (Ice rink), Heinemannstraße 14, ☏ +43 2732 801 639, [email protected].

Buy

The area is known for its wine which is available at reduced tariffs.

Eat

There are a number of restaurants in town serving the typical Austrian fare. Consider the local traditional eateries called Heuriger, which offer inexpensive dinner and nice wines in a relaxed atmosphere.

1 Filmbar im Kesselhaus, Dr Karl-D