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Content YOUR GOLDCLUB ADVENTURE PROGRAM 6 _ 23 YOUR GOLD BONUS 24 _ 42 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF USE 43 YOUR DIRECT BOOKER BONUS 44 _ 55 WACHAU MAP 56 _ 57 ON THE MOVE IN THE WACHAU 58 GOLDCLUB ADVENTURE PROGRAM OVERVIEW 59 _ 60

3 © Rita Newman THE ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE WHAT DOES THE “GOLDCLUB ADVENTURE PROGRAM” HAVE TO OFFER? Get to know Wachau and the “Wachau people” personal- ly. Whether it be during a private tour of the or an idyllic boat trip – our adventure program offers you unique insights and tells fascinating stories. Participa- tion is free of charge for you and is valid weekdays from May 1 to October 27. WHAT IS THE GOLD BONUS?

© Rita Newman You will receive your very own Gold bonus on a visit to the participating restaurants and partner companies during your holiday. It is different in every business: For example, it includes the hosts inviting you to a re- WELCOME TO freshing aperitif or sorbet or the audio guide is made available to you free of charge. That’s why you should THE BEST OF WACHAU always present your Goldpass and discover the diversity GOLDCLUB and distinctiveness of every business. It’s worth it. You YOUR TIME IS PRECIOUS TO US. amount on page 24. can find more information on this and the minimum You are taking the time to discover Wachau and spen- WHAT IS THE DIRECT BOOKER BONUS? ding three nights or more with a Best of Wachau host! Did you book directly with your Best of Wachau host and We would like to thank you for this by offering ex- not on a booking platform? As a token of our apprecia- tion, you will be given a treat chosen by your accommo- experience. dating establishment – from a bottle of wine or home- clusive benefits to make your stay an unforgettable You can look forward to the diverse adventure pro- information on your direct booker bonus on page 44. made apricot jam to a rental bike. You can find more gram, the individual Gold bonus and the attractive Your Best of Wachau hosts would like to wish you direct booker bonus. lots of fun exploring.

4 5 Taste lovingly handmade Wachau specialties direct- ly from the manufacturer or immerse yourself in the stories and history of the region and its personalities. Choose from the wide array of activities the extensive adventure program has to offer.

WE ARE THERE FOR YOU PERSONALLY © Andreas Hofer Many of our hosts have a very special highlight to offer you. To make sure you don’t miss anything, we ask you to notify the event organizer promptly by telephone for certain program items with different registration periods needing to be adhered to. You may look forward to a unique experience if there are four or more persons taking part.

A weekly overview of all programs on offer can be found on the last two pages to ensure nothing passes YOUR GOLDCLUB you by on your journey of discovery through the ADVENTURE PROGRAM Wachau.. Please note that the adventure program will not take place on public holidays and certain dates: WEEKDAYS FROM MAY 1 National Holiday (May 1), Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary TO OCTOBER 27 (August 15), National Holiday (October 26)

The Best of Wachau Goldclub awaits you with many exclusive offers. Above all, the free of charge but all the more treasured Goldclub adventure program where your Wachau hosts are at your beck and call during the week and provide you with completely private insights into their Wachau. © Andreas Hofer

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Adventure �rogram on Mon�ays: Adventure �rogram on Mon�ays: SUNBATHING INTO THE HEAVENLY

ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE ON SUMMER DAYS AND BACK PROGRAM ADVENTURE

11 AM – 6 PM | Registration by no later than 10 am 3:30 PM | approx. 1.5 hours | Registration by Sunday at 6 pm

People like to go for a dip on hot days. You can do this in a 450 m² Josi Rosenberger takes you on a tour of the vineyards in the most swimming pond at Residenz Wachau in a relaxed atmosphere. You beautiful spots of Weißenkirchen and introduces you to this unique can relax undisturbed in the spacious gardens, take a dip in the clear river and cultural landscape in an entertaining way. Finish off by natural pond or simply enjoy the sun. The relaxation programme enjoying a glass of wine right in the hotel’s very own vineyard. includes a refreshing sorbet and use of luxurious bath towels. Parking provided at the station!

Residenz Wachau Gästehaus & Heuriger TURM WACHAU 3642 Dorf, No. 19 3610 Weißenkirchen, Auf der Burg 140 www.residenz-wachau.at www.turm-wachau.at Register by calling 02753/8221 Register by calling Tel 0664/2013850

TIP: Enjoy the view of the TIP: We will gladly arrange a wine- as well as regional and international tasting at €7.50 per person after your dishes on our sun terrace. hike.

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Adventure �rogram on Mon�ays: Adventure �rogram on Tues�ays: WINE AND APRICOTS – IN THE MIDDLE

ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY OF THE DAY PROGRAM ADVENTURE

5 PM | approx. 1.5 hours | Registration by Monday at 12 pm 11: 45 AM | approx. 30 minutes | Without prior notice

Everything revolves around wine and Wachau apricots for the Benedictine monks have been praying and working at the Göttweiger Aufreiter family! Visit the family winery with the apricot pleasure Berg since 1083. Hospitality is lived according to St. Benedict’s rule and guests are very welcome. A monk will collect you for the midday prayer, explain the procedure, answer any questions and accompany apricotfarm shop distillery and find and out taste all you sparkling need to apricot know about Frizzante, wine enticingand apricots you into the church. Gain an insight into the modern everyday life at apricotby watching nectar a shortand much film inmore! the basement cinema! Take a tour of the the . 3511 Stift Göttweig Aufreiter’s vineyard and apricot pro- Meeting place: Entry to the museum in the ducts | 3506 Krems-Angern, Dorfstr. 92 imperial wing | www.stiftgoettweig.at www.weinhof.at | www.marillenweg.at Information: Tel 02732/85581-231 Register by calling 02739/2205 TIP: Aside from spiritual nourishment, TIP: Enjoy apricot dumplings and the monastery’s own products await you regional delicacies from Ilse Tanzer- in the monastery shop along with region- Aufreiter (reservation requested). al cuisine in the panorama restaurant.

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Adventure �rogram on Tues�ays: Adventure �rogram on Tues�ays: WACHAU CHOCOLATE EMMERSDORF

ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE TRADITION UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL PROGRAM ADVENTURE

1 PM | approx. 30 minutes | Without prior notice 4:30 PM | approx. 45 minutes | Registration by Tuesday at 11 am

Hand-crafted chocolate creations from the best regional products Emmersdorf is rich in history and stories. Host Eveline Pichler has a come with a long tradition at Konditorei Hagmann lasting more lot to tell about these while showing interested guests “her Emmers- than 180 years. Find out more from the master confectioner in dorf”. This historic town center with the Kolomanistiege (St. Coloman person about chocolate manufacturing and savor the taste of Steps) and the Kramurigwölb Museum are pleasing to the eye and a the “Original Wachau chocolate”. Wachau apricot schnapps afterwards delights the senses.

Hotel & Restaurant Donauhof Café-Konditorei Hagmann 3644 Emmersdorf, No. 40 3500 , www.pichler-wachau.com Untere Landstraße 8 Register by calling 02752/71777 www.wachauer-schokolade.at TIP: Treat yourself afterwards to a TIP: You can enjoy the delicious culinary experience with a typical coffee and cake during the presen- 3-course Wachau menu with a place tation for €6. setting at the price of €25.

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Adventure �rogram on We�nesdays: Adventure �rogram on We�nesdays: : A FEAST FUN WITH

ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE FOR YOUR EYES & PALATE ANIMALS PROGRAM ADVENTURE

11 AM | approx. 1.5 hours | Registration by Tuesday at 6 pm 4 PM | approx. 30 minutes | Registration by Wednesday at 12 pm

A full program awaits you: an exclusive guided tour to the stunning The Langthaler family is very well known for its affectionate way panorama at Nibelungengau, aperitif beer at the Freys (freyswirtshaus.at), of handling pets of all types. This means you can learn everything a journey through history, a deep breath in the church square, a view of about the animals and the farm at the daily red deer feeding. People the basilica, a Maria Taferl digestive liqueur in the Genusswerkstatt young and old can also demonstrate their skills on the hotel’s own tasting shop (brennerei-schueller.at), and a light snack at the Schachners. natural bowling alley.

Meeting point: Reception Hotel Schachner Bauer & Wirt Langthaler 3672 Maria Taferl 24 3644 Emmersdorf, Pömling 14 www.gasthaus-langthaler.at www.hotel-schachner.at Register by calling 02752/71427 Register by calling 07413/6355

TIPP: Take the opportunity to have lunch TIP: We will be happy to prepare in Maria Taferl. You should also buy an a “plate of Wachauer delicacies” for 2 people with farm-based specialties family as a “Mitbringsl” – a souvenir gift. incl. 2 glasses of wine for €26.80. award-winning fine brandy from the Schüller Due to company holidays, there will be a break in the adventure program 14 15 from 29/7 to 8/8/2019 and from 3 to 18/8/2020. © photography.pfeffel © Gerald © Knobloch

Adventure �rogram on Wednes�ays: Adventure �rogram on Thurs�ays: EXPERIENCE WACHAU OLD IRON AND

ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE SCHNAPPS GLITTERING TREASURES PROGRAM ADVENTURE

9 PM | approx. 45 minutes | Without prior notice 10:30 AM | approx. 1 hour | Without prior notice

For the winemaking family Pfeffel, distilling schnapps is a matter You can marvel at the great craftsmanship in the lovingly reno- for the boss. The award-winning drops are tasted directly at the vated tool forge of the former monastery. Hidden treasures such hotel bar – presented by the senior head of the hotel. Don’t miss as domestic minerals and special exhibitions are presented in the adjacent “Steinstadel Mineral Center”. After the tour, you can enjoy on the fruity elegance of his brandies with wit and charm. a Chartreuse liquor or a Kartausentaler. out on the original Wachauer giving us the benefit of his expertise Kartause Aggsbach Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel 3642 Aggsbach Dorf 46, right churchyard www.kartause-aggsbach.at www.pfeffel.at Information: Tel 0664/9370444 Table3601 Dürnstein,reservations Zur by Himmelsstiege calling 02711/206 122 TIP: The Carthusian Museum, the TIP: Enjoy a 4-course gourmet menu cloister and Carthusian Church are incl. wine for €33 at the Himmelsstiege open daily from April until October Restaurant from 6:30–9 pm. 10 am – 4 pm.

16 17 Martin Donabaum presses a large range of different wines on a mere 6 hectares. These include two lines from Steinfeder to Smaragd, numerous sweet wines and on top of everything one of the best champagnes in Lower .

Boutiquehotel Das WeinSpitz 3620 Spitz, In der Spitz 3 Tel 02713/2644 | www.donabaum.at

TIP:

four timesEnjoy afine year. wines and regional delicacies at Heuriger “Zum Strawanzer” © Steve Haider Karl Lagler has long been established among the leading winemakers of Wachau. His Veltliner and from the Steinborz and Tausendeimerberg vineyards are legendary. The Muscatel, Sauvignon

many varieties. Adventure �rogram on Thurs�ays: Wein.Kost.BarBlanc and the red in wines the Hotel of Zweigelt Weinberghof and Pinot Noir round off the 3620 Spitz, Am Hinterweg 17 Tel 02713/2939 | www.weingut-lagler.at ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE “THREE TIMES FOUR” – PROGRAM ADVENTURE TIP: Try the regional specialties and the THE SPITZ WINE hotel’s own wines in the Wein.Kost.Bar EXPERIENCE or on the sunny terrace.

2 – 5 PM | Variable | Without prior notice* Franz-Josef Gritsch is dedicated to cultivating locations with such A convenient type of wine tasting – as you can learn about three resounding names as Singerriedel, Tausendeimerberg or Loibenberg. of the top leading winemakers in Wachau by passing through on Unmistakably intricate and variety-typical white wines with elegance, Thursday between 2 and 5 pm. Simply come by the vineyard with- out prior notice and you will be invited to try four samples of the best regional wines. Take as much time as you like, after all the finesseWeingut and Gritsch minerality Mauritiushof are the result.* hosts present will have many interesting facts to tell you about Kirchenplatz 13, 3620 Spitz . Tel 02713/2450 | www.gritsch.at

All three vineyards with an “open cellar door” are right in the TIP: You can order a piece of Wachau center of Spitz and easy to reach on foot. You can decide com- popular culture at www.kalmuck.com: pletely spontaneously whether it will be one, two or three the Kalmuck jacket. times four. *Weingut Gritsch Mauritiushof: Due to the , we kindly ask you to make 18 19 an advance reservation by telephone in October by no later than Wednesday at 5 pm. © Niederösterreich © Werbung/Andreas Jakwerth © Lachlan Blair

Adventure �rogram on Thurs�ays: Adventure �rogram on Fri�ays: ZILLE TRIP WONDERFUL

ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE IN DÜRNSTEIN WINE HIKE PROGRAM ADVENTURE

6 PM | approx. 20 minutes | Registration by Thursday at 2 pm 4 PM | approx. 1.5 hours | Registration by Friday at 12 pm

Admire the breath-taking backdrop of Wachau directly from As soon as the lady of the house greets you, you will feel the warmth the Danube. You will also be amazed by the unique view of the of this family. Enjoy the wonderful view of the vineyards from the terrace. Walking with Mr Leopold, the wine grower, you will learn the historical Wachau wooden boat. all you need to know about working in the vineyards and apricot picturesque little town of Dürnstein sitting in a traditional Zille – gardens in harmony with nature and the seasons. Ferry harbor in Dürnstein or Rossatzbach: Please inform the ferryman when registering: Gästehaus Weinbergblick Tel 0676/3709633 3620 Spitz, Rote Torgasse 18, Parking lot www.faehre-wachau.at www.weinbergblick.at Register by calling 0699/88484084 TIP: We are pleased to indulge you with specialties from the charcoal grill TIP: You can then take part in a wine tasting for €7.50 ginning of October www.heuriger.schloss.at per person (register by Thursday (reservationin the Küffer Kellerby calling in Dürnstein 02711/212777). until be- at 12 pm).

20 21 The Zille trip stops operating from the middle of October. © Nikolaihof Wachau © Andreas Hofer

Adventure �rogram on Fri�ays: Adventure �rogram on Fri�ays: NIKOLAIHOF – 2,000 YEARS WACHAU APERITIF

ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE OF WINE HISTORY 6:30 PM | approx. 45 minutes | Without prior notice PROGRAM ADVENTURE

5 PM | approx. 1 hour | Registration by Friday at 12 pm Steigenberger Hotel and Spa amid the vineyards above the old town of Krems invites you to a special kind of winetasting. The winemaker The Nikolaihof Wachau is the oldest vineyard in Austria with almost of the month will present his wines in the Sky Garden or on the vine- yard terrace. Typical regional delicacies are included. Afterwards, cultivated on 22 hectares of land. Discover the vineyard with a tour you can have a tour around the hotel. 2,000of the world’syears of largest history. beam Riesling press and and Grüner the unique Veltliner antique are cellar largely and learn the differences between conventional, biological and con- Steigenberger Hotel and Spa Krems trolled biodynamic Demeter cultivation. 3500 Krems, Am Goldberg 2 www.krems.steigenberger.at Nikolaihof Wachau | 3512 Mautern, Reservations by calling 02732/71010 Nikolaigasse 3 | www.nikolaihof.at Register by calling 02732/82901 TIP: Treat yourself to an enjoyable TIP: Enjoy a traditional “Buffet am Tisch” evening in the vineyard restaurant and (buffet served at your table) in the wine round off your day in the Sky Garden tavern, a cross section through the organic with a view of the Danube valley with a trendy summer cocktail.

certified kitchen (reservation requested). Due to company holidays, the adventure program does not take place in the last week of July. 22 23 © Rita Newman and special benefits for numerous excursions. for excursions. numerous benefits special and incentives includes culinary and on site directly you to granted Gold bonus is The pages. following on found the be of Wachau can Best companies All All Wachau partners. our and host of Best of each particularities out on the not miss Wachau. You the in as shouldpresented therefore re- frequently and diversely as rarely is best The ADVANTAGESYOUR SELECT BONUS GOLD THE IS GLITTERS THAT ALL Gold bonus Gold services from the participating participating the from services

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© Andreas Hofer Hotel Richard Löwenherz | Tel 02711/222 www.richardloewenherz.at | DO: Wed DürnsteinView the sparkling No. 8 Danube river and the blue EXCURSIONGold DESTINATION bonus IN BERGERN church tower from under shady chestnut trees. Your Gold bonus: A glass of Richard Löwenherz as an aperitif.

Pilgrimage museum Maria Langegg Restaurant Loibnerhof Maria Langegg 1 | Tel 0676/4105225 Unterloiben 7 | Tel 02732/82890 www.kulturimkloster.at www.loibnerhof.at | DO: Mon, Tues Discover the cultural heritage of the Servite Start your culinary journey in one of the most mag- monks and other extraordinary treasures. Your Gold bonus: A thimble of Dunkelsteiner Your Gold bonus: Pre-entree including spread, Wandergeist schnapps or apricot juice. butter and Wachauernificent Laberl outdoor (Austrian dining bread restaurants with a very of thecrispy Wachau. crust).

Wachauer Stube Unterloiben 24 | Tel 02732/85950 www.wachauerstube.at | DO: Wed, Thurs Gold bonus Genuine pub classics with history are rare. This type GASTRONOMY IN DÜRNSTEIN of jewel awaits you in Loiben. | Your Gold bonus: Pre-entree including 2 types of ham, Gervais & Wachauer Laberl (Austrian bread with a very crispy crust).

Schmidl Wachauer art of baking | Tel 02711/224 www.schmidl-duernstein.at GOLD BONUS DürnsteinEnjoy fresh No. bread, 20–21 fragrant confectionery Gold bonus GOLD BONUS and pastries. EXCURSION DESTINATION IN DÜRNSTEIN Your Gold bonus: A delicious chocolate coin (Minimum spend of €5 per person).

Hotel Schloss Dürnstein Dürnstein | Tel 02711/212 | Tel 02711/375 www.schloss.at www.stiftduernstein.at TheDürnstein only 5-star No. 2 hotel in DürnsteinWith the new No. “Discovery 1 of the Precious” exhi- provides you with the most beautiful view bition, you will discover another aspect of Wachau’s emblem. Your Gold bonus: Free “Schloss” pre-entree per person. Your Gold bonus: A free audioguide or guided tour. and the finest cuisine. 26 27 DO (days off):

The respective restaurant is closed on the specified days. Vinothek Domäne Wachau | Tel 02711/371 www.domaene-wachau.at | DO: Sun, PH DürnsteinTry the top No. wines 107 of Domäne Wachau in the wine | Your Gold GASTRONOMYGold bonus IN KREMS bonus: A Veltlinerbrand Reserve (brandy) 30 ml (with a purchase overshop €15). of the winery in Dürnstein.

arte Hotel Krems Dr. Karl Dorrek-Straße 23 | Tel 02732/71123 www.arte-hotel.at The interface between pleasure and art is located GASTRONOMYGold IN bonus EMMERSDORF between vineyards and museums. Your Gold bonus: A cocktail of your choice (hotel bar consumption from €5 p. p.).

Landhotel Wachau Café-Konditorei Hagmann Luberegg 20 | Tel 02752/72572 Untere Landstraße 8 | Tel 02732/83167 www.pichler-wachau.com www.wachauer-schokolade.at A hotel for the whole family and an atmosphere The creative workshops for sweet dreams in which you feel completely at ease. in black, white and orange. Your Gold bonus: An original Wachauerkugel Your Gold bonus: A glass of homemade Wachau schnapps. (minimum spend of €5 p. p.).

Hotel Donauhof Gasthof Klinglhuber Emmersdorf No. 40 | Tel 02752/71777 Wienerstraße 2 | Tel 02732/82143 www.pichler-wachau.com www.klinglhuber.com | DO: Sat, Sun (Restaurant) GOLD BONUS Art lovers, wine connoisseurs and gourmets can GOLD BONUS Here you can enjoy a hearty feast rooted in look forward to the Wachau and our home region. cuisine. | Your Gold bonus: A piece of a Krems Your Gold bonus: A glass of Wachau apricot jam. apricot pancake (rolled with apricot jam).

Hotel Zum Schwarzen Bären Emmersdorf No. 7 | Tel 02752/71249 www.hotelpritz.at You can also enjoy the culinary delights in the historic wing or the outdoor dining restaurant.

Your Gold bonus: A homemade digestif. © Andreas Hofer

28 29 WORLD. CULTURE. EXPERIENCE MUSEUMS ON THE KUNSTMEILE KREMS EXCURSIONGold DESTINATION bonus IN KREMS The Kunstmeile Krems joins varied artistic and cultural experiences at the gate to the Wachau valley.

BRANDNER Schiffahrt The State Gallery of Lower Austria brings Welterbe-Platz 1 | Tel 07433/2590-21 together the holdings of state collections of www.brandner.at | Your Gold bonus: When Lower Austria and important private collec- going on the large tour of Wachau from/to Krems (10:05 am – 3:25 pm), you will sit at a specially tic landscape. | www.lgnoe.at tions, and reflects Lower Austria as an artis- reserved table and may enjoy a glass of wine Museumsplatz 1 | Tel 02732/908010 from the BRANDNER vineyard in Rossatz. The Kunsthalle Krems in the former tobacco factory, an industrial building which was built DDSG Blue Danube Schifffahrt in the 19th century, is now the international Welterbe-Platz 1 | Tel 02732/782 82 exhibition centre for contemporary art in www.ddsg-blue-danube.at Lower Austria. | www.kunsthalle.at Your Gold bonus: Free bicycle transportation Museumsplatz 5 | Tel 02732/908010

Spitz and . Ideal for the cycling and ship The Karikaturmuseum Krems holds a on the DDSG liners between Krems, Dürnstein, excursion through the Wachau! special position as the only museum in Austria for caricature, satirical pictures and cartoons. museumkrems It devotes itself to caricature. Körnermarkt 14 | Tel 02732/801-571 www.karikaturmuseum.at www.museumkrems.at Museumsplatz 3 | Tel 02732/908010

GOLD BONUS In the former Dominican monastery you will GOLD BONUS learn many interesting facts about the history The Forum Frohner is a platform for ex- of Krems. | Your Gold bonus: An art history hibitions and events and focuses on live guide on the Dominican Church Krems. debate. www.forum-frohner.at A guided tour of Krems Minoritenplatz 4 Tel 02732/908010 Körnermarkt 14, Krems | Tel 02732/82676 www.krems.info Discover the old town of Krems or Stein with a free guided tour at 5 pm each Friday. Booking YOUR GOLD BONUS FOR ALL MUSEUMS: A FREE TICKET WITH EVERY TICKET BOUGHT FOR EACH MUSEUM Your Gold bonus: A voucher for a wine tasting in Weinhimmel. at the tourist office is required. 30 31 The programme of exhibitions and their opening times are available on the relevant websites. GASTRONOMYGold IN bonus MARIA LAACH GASTRONOMYGold bonus IN MELK

Hotel Ringl Wachau Bäckerei-Konditorei Mistlbacher Am Hauptplatz 3 | Tel 02712/8303 Hauptstraße 1 | Tel 02752/52350 www.hotel-ringl.at www.mistlbacher.com A true jewel of Wachau and twice awarded Here you are served what grows in your own with the Golden Coffee Bean. garden. Seasonal, fresh and always delicious. Your Gold bonus: A homemade praline. Your Gold bonus: A Maria Laacher poppy-seed cake to take home. (Minimum spend of €5 per person).

Hotel-Restaurant Zur Post Linzer Straße 1 | Tel 02752/52345 www.post-melk.at Awarded with two forks – the all-round GASTRONOMYGold bonus IN MAUTERN program for art lovers and gourmets. Your Gold bonus: A sparkling wine (Winzer- sekt) with homemade apricot or elderberry syrup.

Landhaus Bacher Hotel Wachau & Restaurant Wachauer Stube | Tel 02732/82937 Am Wachberg 3 | Tel 02752/52531 www.landhaus-bacher.at | DO: Mon, Tues www.hotel-wachau.at | DO: Sun GOLD BONUS Südtirolerplatz 2 GOLD BONUS Classy feast and enjoyment of the highest level the time to enjoy it. | Pre- in one of Austria’s best restaurants. Your Gold bonus: Weentree take of the crackling time to fat find (Grammelschmalz) the best for you. Takeand Your Gold bonus: A sparkling glass of Wachau cider. raw ham from our organic farm.

Nikolaihof Wachau Nikolaigasse 3 | Tel 02732/82901 www.nikolaihof.at | DO: Sun, Mon, Tues 2,000 years of history and tradition in the en- chanting atmosphere of an organic vineyard. Your Gold bonus: A glass of excellent aperitif. © Lachlan Blair

32 33 EXCURSIONGold DESTINATION bonus IN MELK EXCURSION DESTINATIONGold bonus IN MÜHLDORF

Melk Abbey Bakery museum Mühldorf Abt-Berthold-Dietmayr-Str. 1 Markt 14 | Tel 02713/8243 Tel 02752/555-232 | www.stiftmelk.at www.baeckereimuseum.at Discover , one of the This lovingly designed bakery museum is a landmarks in Wachau! | Your Gold bonus: hidden gem, which exhibits many treasures An abbey brochure for the tour of the Bene- of the baker’s trade. | Your Gold bonus: Free dictine Monastery. entrance and a cup of coffee in the Brod café.

Wachau information center Melk Kremser Straße 5 | Tel 02752/51160 www.stadt-melk.at Experience the “Roter Faden” theme trail Gold bonus on the history of Melk and its attractions. GASTRONOMY IN ROSSATZ Your Gold bonus: A free audio guide (deposit required).

Landgasthaus Essl | Tel 02714/6384 www.winzerstueberl.at | DO: Mon, Tues GOLD BONUS GOLD BONUS Gold bonus RührsdorfEnjoy natural 17 and traditional food on the south bank. GASTRONOMY IN MÜHLDORF Here, you are in the right place for the best cuisine in idyllically peaceful surroundings. | Your Gold bonus: A pre-entree with spread, butter, fresh cress and bacon. Gasthof Weißes Rössl Markt 17 | Tel 02713/8257 | www.7handl.at DO: Mon, Tues | July, August, September only Tues For many generations, it has been a reliable rest aurant and hotel for active people. Your Gold bonus: A homemade apricot sorbet with a glass of apricot liquor or nectar. © Rita Newman

34 35 Kartause Aggsbach Aggsbach Dorf, No. 46 | Tel 0664/9370444 www.kartause-aggsbach.at Your Gold bonus: A short of Chartreuse liquor GASTRONOMYGold IN SCHÖNBÜHEL-AGGSBACH bonus or a Kartausentaler (chocolate) as an alcohol- free alternative free of charge in the new shop in the Carthusian monastery.

Aggsteinerhof Aggstein 13 | Tel 02753/8350 www.aggsteinerhof.at | DO: Wed | Juli, Aug. open daily, Oct.: Wed, Thurs | Enjoy the summer under shady chestnut trees GASTRONOMYGold bonus IN SPITZ at the foot of Aggstein Castle. Your Gold bonus: A glass of Hannas sour cherry or pear.

Gasthof & Camping Stumpfer Gasthaus Mariandl | Tel 02752/8510 Kirchenplatz 2 | Tel 02713/2376 www.stumpfer.com | DO: Wed www.gasthaus-mariandl.at | DO: Mon, Tues Schönbühel No. 7 Wachau classics and unusual delicacies will Reminisce on the “Hofrat Geiger” and his well- satisfy your palate. known Mariandl. Your Gold bonus: A refreshing bottle of Harrys beer. Your Gold bonus: A glass of Wachauer Frizzante.

Gasthof Prankl Hinterhaus 16 | Tel 02713/2323 www.gasthaus-prankl.at | DO: Thurs GOLD BONUS Gold bonus GOLD BONUS EXCURSION DESTINATION Enjoy the almost unrivalled view of the Danube IN SCHÖNBÜHEL-AGGSBACH and haute cuisine. | Your Gold bonus: A refresh- ing sorrel sorbet as an intermediate course.

Burgruine Aggstein Strandcafé Aggsbach Dorf | Tel 02753/8228-1 Donaulände 7 | Tel 02713/2320 www.ruineaggstein.at www.strandcafe-spitz.at | DO: Tues, Wed Enjoy a unique selection of home made pastries Find out everything about the most famous on the terrace with a view of the Danube. knight’s castle in Austria. Your Gold bonus: Your Gold bonus: A free audio guide and an Aggstein chocolate coin. Federspiel (minimum spend of €5 per person). A glass of Grüner Veltliner 36 37 GOLD BONUS Free tour on Friday at 2pm. at Friday on tour Free bonus: Your Gold An elderberry or porcini salt for at home. at for salt porcini or elderberry An bonus: Your Gold Your Gold bonus Your Gold GASTRONOMY IN WEISSENKIRCHEN EXCURSION DESTINATION IN SPITZ IN DESTINATION EXCURSION nology and history of Danube navigation. navigation. Danube of history and nology - tech the into insights diverse offers museum The www.schifffahrtsmuseum-spitz.at and care. care. and love with home-made is Everything | www.hofmeisterei.at 74 Hauptstr. Wösendorf, Hofmeisterei Hirtzberger Wehr 21 der | Auf museum River navigation : www.donauwirt.at www.donauwirt.at Wachaustraße 47 Wachaustraße Hotel-RestaurantDonauwirt restaurant or in the shaded garden restaurant. garden shaded the in or restaurant gourmet tasteful the in either serving ingredients, regional and mind, and heart with cooks chef The A home-cooked culinary give away. give culinary A home-cooked Gold bonus Gold bonus

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The Goldpass is personal and not transferable. The Goldpass is issued to each authorized Gold bonus party (“card holder”). A Goldpass is issued from a continuous duration of stay of three EXCURSION DESTINATION nights or more in the period from May 1 to October 27 2019/2020 in a participating IN THE WAGRAM REGION Best of Wachau business if it is an individual booking (up to max. 10 persons). The Gold-

pass only applies during the specified duration of stay. The card holder can use the services Thespecified individual in the servicesbrochure are at the organized disclosed and businesses provided under by the the relevant following event conditions. organizer on . Klang trifft Kulisse. its own behalf and responsibility. Only the company that provides the service is liable for any claims from and in relation to the provision of services. The conditions of partic- Grafenegg 10, 3485 Grafenegg | Tel 02735/5500 ipation and guidelines of the relevant business shall apply. Please refer to the business www.grafenegg.com websites for the opening hours. All services included in the Goldpass can be used once per stay. If individual services are not provided, there is no entitlement to any substitute Experience extraordinary concerts in a fascinating service or compensation. setting amidst a magical castle park. | Your Gold bonus: A free programme if you buy a concert ticket (at the ticket desk in the auditorium foyer). CONDITIONS FOR THE FREE ADVENTURE PROGRAM: Please register with the event organizer punctually by telephone. Adhere to the different registration periods. The events will take place with a minimum of 4 participants. The adventure program will

Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary (August 15), National Holidaynot take (Octoberplace on public 26). Please holidays contact and certain the event specified organizer dates: again National if the Holiday weather (May con- 1), ditions are uncertain. As the program items are carried out by most hosts personally, Gold bonus we would like to apologize for the inconvenience caused if an event has to be cancelled EXCURSION DESTINATION due to illness, etc. IN THE MOSTVIERTEL REGION CONDITIONS FOR THE GOLD BONUS: Only card holders receive gold bonuses reported in the brochure. The Gold bonus can only be used once per business during your stay.

For restaurants: The Gold bonus is valid once per card holder and from a minimum Schallaburg amount of €15 per person in restaurants/pubs or €5 per person in coffee houses/part- ners if the Goldpass is shown before dining (before ordering in the restaurant). If the 3382 Schallaburg 1 | Tel 02754/6317-0 Goldpass is shown to the service personnel after the receipt has already been issued or www. schallaburg.at later, the bonus cannot be granted. The bonus is only valid for persons from the age of 18. Food and drink consumed that are included in all-in packages or in half board do not GOLD BONUS Schallaburg is one of the most beautiful locations apply for the minimum amount. The Gold bonus is only valid while stocks last. The host in Austria for exhibitions, and every year it presents may vary the bonus within reason. a variety of high quality exhibitions. | Your Gold For excursions: The Gold bonus applies to the purchase of a regular, non-discounted bonus: A free tour, subject to availability (for times, see the website). ticket if the Goldpass is displayed upon purchase at the entry cash desk, otherwise the bonus cannot be granted. The Gold bonus cannot be combined with other discounts and is only valid while stocks last.

CONDITIONS FOR THE DIRECT BOOKER BONUS: Card holders receive the direct book- er bonus reported in the brochure if they booked the overnight stays directly with the participating business or with Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH. The direct booker bonus is granted once and per room (except for rental bikes and explicitly speci- - ply for bookings through multipliers such as event organizers, travel agencies, company, associations,fied services whichbus trips, are organizationsthen granted peror for person). business The guests direct despite booker the bonus Goldpass. does not ap © Rita Newman

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You have booked directly with your host by email, Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel telephone or on the hotel website and are therefore enjoying the exclusive direct booker bonus* during | Tel 02711/206 your stay. Gartenhotelwww.pfeffel.at Pfeffel GmbH, 3601 Dürnstein, Zur Himmelsstiege 122 Treat yourself to a 30-minute massage with Depending on the type of hotel, this is a treat that grape seed oil in the Penthouse Spa (per room: Appointment before your arrival). bonus it is on the following pages in the short pre- sentationonly you will of Best receive. of Wachau You can accommodating find out the exact estab- lishments. Hotel Richard Löwenherz

If you have booked your stay on an online platform Tel 02711/222 3601 Dürnstein, No. 8 this time, we would invite you to book your next one www.richardloewenherz.at directly with the company. This Enjoy a piccolo champagne in the romantic means you will not only receive rooms and peace and quiet by the pool in the monastery garden. the attractive direct booker bonus from 3 nights, but the hosts will also en- Hotel Schloss Dürnstein sure you get the best offer and the best Tel 02711/212 possible advice. www.schloss.at3601 Dürnstein, No. 2 Receive a voucher for a welcome drink

*valid during the offer period atmosphere. DIRECT BOOKER BONUS from May 1 to October 27 that awaits you in a magnificent castle

44 45 © Rita Newman Bauer & Wirt Langthaler arte Hotel Krems 3644 , 3500 Krems an der Donau, Pömling 14 | Tel 02752/71427 Dr. Karl Dorrek-Straße 23 www.gasthaus-langthaler.at Tel 02732/71123 | www.arte-hotel.at You will receive a plate of Wachauer Schman- Look forward to receiving a free upgrade to kerl for each room from the agriculturist and the tower suite (depending on availability), subsistence farmer with a feel for “pure nature”. a bottle of wine and a fresh fruit basket.

Landhotel Wachau Hotel & Gasthof Klinglhuber 3644 Emmersdorf an der Donau, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Luberegg 20 | Tel 02752/72572 Wienerstraße 10 | Tel 02732/86960 www.pichler-wachau.com www.klinglhuber.com Arrive and feel comfortable is the motto You’ll never want to leave this hotel in the here. You can spend a day “getting to know” center of Krems. You will also receive a bottle Wachau with your free rental bike. of sparkling wine.

Hotel & Restaurant Donauhof Hotel Unter den Linden 3644 Emmersdorf an der Donau, No. 40 3500 Krems an der Donau, Tel 02752/71777 Schillerstraße 5 | Tel 02732/82115 www.pichler-wachau.com www.udl.at Start your Wachau experience at the The hotel’s central location is ideal for Wachau gate with your bike that you can smaller and larger trips with your bike rent for a day at the Donauhof. that you can rent for a day.

Hotel Zum Schwarzen Bären Steigenberger Hotel and Spa, Krems 3644 Emmersdorf an der Donau, No. 7 3500 Krems an der Donau, Tel 02752/71249 Am Goldberg 2 | Tel 02732/71010 www.hotelpritz.at www.krems.steigenberger.at A free rental bike for one day (please re- Treat yourself to a bottle of sparkling serve shortly beforehand) and a glass of Wachauer Frizzante over the rooftops

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46 47 Weinhof & Marillengut Aufreiter Landhaus Bacher 3506 Krems-Angern, Dorfstraße 34 Tel 02739/2205 Tel 02732/82937 www.weinhof.at www.landhaus-bacher.at3512 Mautern, Südtirolerplatz 2 All apricots! We will welcome you with After a delicious meal, you can enjoy a won- a sparkling apricot dream and give you derful sleep in the country house. Guests re- a glass of enticing apricot jam as a gift. ceive a glass of Wachau apricot jam as a gift.

Hotel Ringl Wachau Hotel-Restaurant Zur Post 3643 , 3390 Melk, Linzer Straße 1 Am Hauptplatz 3 | Tel 02712/8303 Tel 02752/52345 www.beim-ringl.at www.post-melk.at Enjoy a glass of fresh and fruity Prosecco Off you go with your electric bike each with your host family in a warm and for a day. You won’t even break a friendly atmosphere. sweat.

ad vineas Gästehaus Nikolaihof Hotel Wachau & Restaurant Wachauer Stube 3512 Mautern, Kainzstraße 14 3390 Melk, Am Wachberg 3 Tel 0676/4331828 Tel 02752/52531 www.advineas.at www.hotel-wachau.at Regain your strength with Sonnentor tea, Genuine hospitality in a stylish setting and Nespresso and a bottle of water for your culinary delights with organic apple juice adventures in the surrounding vineyards. from our farm factory offering a foretaste.

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Tel 02713/8257 www.7handl.at3622 Mühldorf, Markt 17 You will receive two homemade specialties and a room upgrade depending on availabili-

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48 49 Weingut Polz Barock-Landhof Burkhardt 3620 Spitz, Kremser Straße 19 Tel 02714/6326 Tel 02713/2356 www.polzwachau.at3602 Rossatz, Rührsdorf 22 www.burkhardt.at As a hiker, wine lover and/or water lover, Spend the night in a Wachau country house you can look forward to a bottle of Frizzante and enjoy the fresh fruit and a bottle of wine per holiday apartment. in your room.

Gasthof & Camping Stumpfer Boutiquehotel Das WeinSpitz & Weingut Donabaum 3620 Spitz, In der Spitz 3 Tel 02752/8510 Tel 02713/2644 www.stumpfer.com3392 Schönbühel, No. 7 www.donabaum.at The phenomenal view from the sunny take three bottles of craft beer home with terraced vineyards is sweetened with you.Enjoy the finest views of the Danube and a bottle of the winery's own wine.

Haus “Weinengel” Frühstückspension 1000-Eimerberg 3620 Spitz, Marktstraße 3 Tel 0664/7890190 Tel 02713/2334 www.ferienwohnung-wachau.com3392 Schönbühel No. 138 www.pension-1000-eimerberg.at The hotel is just as exceptional as the home- Begin with a fruity and refreshing drink made apricot jam is traditional. A glass of it from the Wachau on your gourmets’ is waiting for you. holiday.

Residenz Wachau Gästehaus Datzinger 3642 Aggsbach Dorf, No. 19 3620 Spitz, Torgasse 13a Tel 02753/8221 Tel 02713/2493 www.residenz-wachau.at www.datzinger-spitz.at Feel the romance with a glass of sparkling Discover the Danube and the surrounding “spritzige Wachauerin” per person in a nice vineyards from your bike that you will be

DIRECT BOOKER BONUS atmosphere. given for a day. DIRECT BOOKER BONUS

50 51 Gästehaus Weinbergblick Laglers Hotel Weinberghof 3620 Spitz, Rote Torgasse 18 3620 Spitz, Am Hinterweg 17 Tel 02713/2168 | Mobile 0699/88484084 Tel 02713/2939 www.weinbergblick.at www.weingut-lagler.at Enjoy the fantastic view from the terraced vine- Live where the wine comes from and yards and look forward to your guest present sample up to 10 full-bodied wines and small delicacies.

“Süßer Marillentraum” (“sweet apricot dream”). Gasthof Goldenes Schiff Weingut FJ Gritsch – Mauritiushof 3620 Spitz, Mittergasse 5 3620 Spitz, Kirchenplatz 13 Tel 02713/2326 Tel 02713/2450 www.goldenesschiff.at www.gritsch.at You can discover the scenery and the people Tradition and modernity are literally on your rental bike and receive an apricot “tastable”. A bottle of wine in your room soap as a gift. gives you a good taste of what’s to come.

Gasthof Prankl Weingut Özelt 3620 Spitz, Hinterhaus 16 3620 Spitz, Kirchenplatz 3 Tel 02713/2323 Tel 02713/2302 www.gasthaus-prankl.at www.weingut-oezelt.at Enjoy award-winning specialties. Home- At the “Özis Wein” wine tasting, you will made apricot jam and apricot praline will get to chat with the winemaker on the whet your appetite. rooftops of Spitz and be inspired.

Haus Oestreicher Donauwirt Hotel-Restaurant 3620 Spitz, Hauptstraße 26 3610 Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, Tel 02713/2317 Wachaustraße 47 | Tel 02715/2247 www.haus-oestreicher.at www.donauwirt.at Enjoy the view of the vineyards of the A house known for tradition and great world-famous 1000-Eimerberg with a hospitality. As a farewell gift, you will

DIRECT BOOKER BONUS small bottle Riesling "Haus Österreich". receive a bottle of Wachau wine. DIRECT BOOKER BONUS

52 53 Gästehaus Turm Wachau Weingut Pomaßl 3610 Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, 3610 Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, Schild 175 Auf der Burg 140 | Tel 0664/2013850 Tel 02711/286 | Mobile 0650/3911222 www.turm-wachau.at www.pomassl.at Enjoy a bottle of homemade wine on our Enjoy a bottle of homemade wine in peace, terrace at the source of the Wachau river, surrounded by nature, and get into the with a wonderful view of the Danube valley. right mood for your holiday.

Hotel-Restaurant Kirchenwirt MORE BEST OF WACHAU 3610 Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, HOSTS IN WEISSENKIRCHEN Kremser Straße 17 | Tel 02715/2332 www.kirchenwirt-wachau.at The host family will look after you in a stylish ambience. A farewell present from Wachau will sweeten your journey home. Hotel Garni Donauhof Donaugasse 298 | Tel 02715/2353 Hotel Weinquadrat www.hotel-donauhof.at 3610 Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, Welcome to Donauhof – Your charming Landstraße 238 | Tel 02715/20008 hotel in the heart of the Wachau. www.weinquadrat.at A modern and comfortable place to relax and discover Wachau on your rental bike Pension Gästehaus Heller for a day. Kremser Straße 14 | Tel 02715/2221 www.gaestehaus-heller.at

Weingut Holzapfel-Prandtauerhof hospitality from your hosts. 3610 Joching, Prandtauerplatz 36 Enjoy the homely flair and heartfelt Tel 02715/2310 www.holzapfel.at © Österreich Werbung Relax with a bottle of wine per room in one of the oldest and most beautiful court-

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Loisium Weinwelt Kittenberger (766) Spitz-Arnsdorf ferry Erlebnisgärten 37 s 218 The car ferry connects the two banksem of the r 34 Gr. K Osterbrunnberg Danube by water—without using electricity. Ruine 873 Senftenberg s (620) c Your Gold bonus: If you buy a single ticket, h Weinstraße w the second person rides for free! Kremstal a u l Tickets are only available on the Spitz ferry with a Hst. bbertuskapelleertuskapelle d h Ruine Rehberg Winzer Krems- a Goldpass. When buying two different tickets, e.g. 1 adult + 1 child, the c Sandgrube13 a 35 cheaper ticket is always free. The promotion is only valid for KREMS NORD (849) passenger rates (cars, bicycles, etc. not included). W Schloss Grafenegg d KREMS AN DER DONAU e museumkrems b DÜRNSTEIN S5 WEISSENKIRCHEN Ruine KREMS MITTE r Dürnstein Kunstmeile Richtung Wien Literaturhaus Schifffahrts- u. Welterbezentrum (ca. 80 km) e Wachaumuseum Stiftskirche u. Klangraum Dürnstein UNTER- Kamp r Weinstraße Wachau KREMS SÜD (820) ROSSATZ- DomäneLOIBEN u JOCHING ARNSDORF Wachau MÜHLDORF 3 Römermuseum S33 t Wehrkirche 33 Weinstraße Wachau St. TRAISMAUER NORD l Bäckereimuseum KREMS-ANGERN Ruine Sassing 217 HOLLENBURG Donau Stift Göttweig Traisen Wildgehege u Schifffahrts- museumRuine k Hinterhaus SPITZ AN DER DONAU d (860) Kienzl-Museum t l Jauerling Wetterkreuz l 960 BBergerg a 773232 TRAISMAUER SÜD e ON THE MOVE IN THE WACHAU W SeelackenbSeelackenbee Wallfahrtsmuseum 348 Naturpark Jauerling- Venusium The Wachau bus lines reliably take you to your destination W Ruine Wallfahrtskirche Wachau Aggstein Maria Langegg on the rnorth bank every hour and on the south bank every S33 a MARIA LAACH AGGSTEIN two hours. Schedules and information can be found at AM JAUERLING Wallfahrts- e kirche www.vor.at. Kartause Aggsbach n Mollenburg Mineralienzentrum i Hammerschmiede The ship routes of BRANDNER Schiffahrt and DDSG Blue HERZOGENBURG NORD Klein W e Danube Schifffahrt travel according to the timetable e WallfahrtskircWallfahrtskirchh it AGGSBACH DORF en t ba from mid April to October 26. Information is available ch Donau s at www.brandner.at or www.ddsg-blue-danube.at. 33 l 3 e The Wachau railway connection is available from end of HERZOGENBURG SÜD PÖMLING Servitenkloster k March to October 26 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 216 n EMMERSDORF (daily from the beginning of July to the end of September) AussichtsAussichtsww u 1 SCHÖNBÜHEL between Krems and Emmersdorf three times a day. Schloss D Artstetten www.wachaubahn.at MARIAMaria TAFERL Taferl LUBEREGG eeischbergischberg Wallfahrtskirche 388 Stift Melk Traisen POTTENBRUNN 223)3) 3 Donau 3a Viehofner Ratzersdorfer Richtung Linz 1 Seen See (ca. 80 km) A1 MELK ) MELK 209 Melk 1 S33 H Pielach 1 ST.PÖLTEN/OST (276) E60 PPÖCHLARNÖCHLARN 215 1a Renaissanceschloss 56 57 (247) Schallaburg (238) E60 A1 ST.PÖLTEN/SÜD BÖHEIMKIBÖHEIMKIRR ssdorfdorf ST.PÖLTEN Melk A1 KNOTEN Ebersdorfer 39 See 20 © NÖVOG/Kerschbaummayr NÖVOG/Kerschbaummayr © © Destination Donau Tourismus © Destination

GoldclubYour bonus: Wachau day pass Your 1+1 free! Gold bonus: WHEN BUYING ONE DAY TICKET, THE SECOND PERSON TRAVELS FOR FREE. On the move WACH AU R A ILWAY GET ONBOARD AND ENJOY A VIEW in the Wachau OF THE DANUBE With the Wachau day ticket you can spend all day on the Wachau lines (“Radtramper Wachau” only between Melk With a day ticket, you and (for free) a companion can enjoy and Krems) and also use the three Danube ferries Dürn- as many trips as you like in each direction between Krems stein, Weißenkirchen and Spitz for using public transport and Emmersdorf, on any days the Wachau Railway is operating. on both shores. Modern railway cars with large panoramic windows run on artistically routed railway lines high above the banks of the For Goldclub members, a second person is free of Danube, enabling you to experience unique views of this charge when buying one Wachau day ticket! UNESCO world heritage site. The Wachau day ticket (€ 12 for adults and € 6 You can obtain this day ticket only by presenting your Goldpass for children) is available directly on the bus upon to the conductor of the Wachau Railway train. When buying two presentation of your Goldpass. different day tickets (e.g. for an adult and a child), the cheaper ticket is always free. www.wachaubahn.at www.vor.at 58

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11 AM – 6 PM | see page 8 11:45 AM | see page 11 11 AM | see page 14 10:30 AM | see page 17 4 PM | see page 21 SUNBATHING IN THE MIDDLE MARIA TAFERL: A FEAST OLD IRON A& GLITTER- WONDERFUL ON SUMMER DAYS OF THE DAY FOR YOUR EYES & PALATE ING TREASURES WINE HIKE RESIDENZ WACHAU, GÖTTWEIG ABBEY, HOTEL SCHACHNER, KARTAUSE AGGSBACH, GÄSTEHAUS WEINBERG- AGGSBACH DORF IMPERIAL WING MARIA TAFERL AGGSBACH DORF BLICK, SPITZ

3:30 PM | see page 9 1 PM | see page 12 4 PM | see page 15 2–5 PM | see page 18/19 5 PM | see page 22 TO THE HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE FUN WITH THE SPITZ 2,000 YEARS VINEYARDS AND BACK TRADITION ANIMALS WINE EXPERIENCE OF WINE HISTORY GÄSTEHAUS TURM WACHAU, CAFE-KONDITOREI BAUER & WIRT LANGTHALER, WEINGÜTER DONABAUM, NIKOLAIHOF WACHAU, WEISSENKIRCHEN HAGMANN, KREMS PÖMLING NEAR EMMERSDORF LAGLER UND GRITSCH, SPITZ MAUTERN

5 PM | see page 10 4:30 PM | see page 13 9 PM | see page 16 6 PM | see page 20 6:30 PM | see page 23 WINE AND APRICOTS – EMMERSDORF UP EXPERIENCE WACHAU ZILLE TRIP WACHAU EXPERIENCE & ENJOY CLOSE AND PERSONAL SCHNAPPS IN DÜRNSTEIN APERITIF AUFREITER’S WEINHOF HOTEL DONAUHOF, GARTENHOTEL & WEINGUT FERRY HARBOR STEIGENBERGER KREMS-ANGERN EMMERSDORF PFEFFEL, DÜRNSTEIN IN DÜRNSTEIN/ROSSATZBACH HOTEL & SPA KREMS

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The most charming river valley in can be found between Krems and Melk surrounded by inviting vineyards and orchards. The UNESCO world heritage site Wachau is a true oasis for connois- seurs who really appreciate something special. Just like the very special offers that the 53 Best of Wachau hosts have to offer. They are there to help you with a great deal of commitment and passion.

Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal Regional Office

3620 Spitz/Donau, Schlossgasse 3 Tel +43(0)2713/300 60-60 | Fax Ext. 30 | Email [email protected] www.bestof-wachau.at | www.wachau.at

LEGAL NOTICE: Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH, 3620 Spitz. The indi- vidual services are organized and provided by the relevant event organizer on its own behalf and responsibility. Only the company that provides the service is liable for any claims from and in relation to the provision of services. Photos: Niederösterreich Werbung/Michael Liebert, Andreas Jakwerth, Faruk Pinjo, Tom Son, Schloss Artstetten/D. Mayrhofer, Daniela Matejschek, Rita Newman, Andreas Hofer, Petr Blaha, steve.haider.com, Markus Haslinger, Klaus Engel- mayer, Gregor Semrad, Lachlan Blair, Gabriele Paar/Domäne Wachau, City of Krems, Municipality of Mautern, www.extremfotos.com, Österreich Werbung

Wöckinger, Christian Redtenbacher, City of Melk/Gleiß, Alexander Haiden, Franz Engl(Austrian and from National the Touristarchives Office), of partner BRANDNER businesses Schiffahrt, and numerous DDSG Blue service Danube/ pro- viders. Graphic design: spreitzerdrei werbeagentur. Print: sandlerprint&more, 3671 Marbach/Donau. Despite careful editing we can assume no liability for the

Economic and Tourism Fund. 2019/2020 edition. correctness of the contents. This project was co-financed by the Lower Austria