Willendorf is 25 km upstream of Krems on the left bank of the Danube. The small village is the place where the Venus of Willendorf, a Paleolithic statuette, was found. The statuette was created 27,000 years ago, and counts together with Venus of Galgenberg to the world’s oldest human sculptures. It was created at a […]
The ruins of Aggstein – Lower Austria
The ruins of Aggstein are located in the district of Melk, Lower Austria. From here you have the best view over the Danube Valley in the Wachau. The castle, enthroned high above the Danube on a rock, was considered impregnable, but it was repeatedly conquered and destroyed. Presumably it was besieged and starved. Originally it […]
Visiting Traismauer – Lower Austria
Traismauer, a municipality in Lower Austria, lies 15 km south-east of Krems in the Wachau. After the decline of the Roman culture, the changeful history of the migration period began. In Traismauer, the complete gate of a small Roman fort is still conserved. The roof structures were complemented in Gothic style. The castle, built on […]
Retz – the wine town in Lower Austria
Retz, also known as a wine growing town. The town has a population of approx 4,168 and lies near the Czech border in the Weinviertel (wine quarter) in Lower Austria. Those who visit the market square of Retz the first time, will be astonished about the Italian renaissance buildings, especially about the so called Verderberhaus, built […]
Landhausviertel – Government Quarter in St Poelten
The Landhausviertel, Governmen Quarter, in St. Poelten, Lower Austria, is located on the shores of the river Traisen. Designed by Austrian architect Ernst Hoffmann and built between 1992 and 1997, it serves as the government district and is in an architectural contrast to the old town. The parliament building is shaped like a ship and […]