What to do in Lower Austria

Activities, attractions and tours

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A grand historic building with two domes, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a clear blue sky.
A historic castle perched on a cliff overlooking a river valley with lush greenery and distant mountains.
A river flowing through a town with surrounding green hills and a prominent church with a clock tower.
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What to do in Lower Austria

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A large, ornate church with two towers and a bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and perched on a hill.

Melk Abbey

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You can find out about the history of Melk when you stop by Melk Abbey. Wander the riverfront and gardens while you're in the area.
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Our guide on where to stay in Lower Austria

Find the best Lower Austria areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Unterlaa

Though Unterlaa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Central Cemetery and Vienna Funeral Museum.

Süßenbrunn

When in Süßenbrunn and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like G3 Shopping Resort or Donaupark and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gerasdorf Station or Sussenbrunn S-Bahn.

Salmannsdorf

Salmannsdorf is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Kahlenberg and Ottakringer Brewery.

A historic yellow building with a green dome and a clock tower.

Josefsdorf

Josefsdorf might not have many top sights, but Kahlenberg and Millennium City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A mountainous landscape with dense forests, a small town in the valley, and solar panels on a building.

Rustenfeld

When in Rustenfeld, you can plan a visit to Central Cemetery and Laxenburg Schlosspark, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

 

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Day trip destinations from Lower Austria

A grand palace with symmetrical gardens, a large fountain, and a distant church spire.

Vienna

A river winding through a forested area with dense trees and greenery.

Stockerau

A modern building with a curved glass facade and a large, angular structure on top.

St. Pölten

A tall, cylindrical tower with a spiral staircase against a backdrop of dramatic, stormy clouds.

Schwechat

A river with a town, a prominent tower, and a hill in the background.

Krems an der Donau

A river with boats, vineyards, and a town with houses and a church.

Durnstein

A town with buildings, a road, and a forested hill in the background.

Mariazell

A snow-covered mountain with a ski resort, including a building and ski slopes.

Semmering