Welcome to Lower Austria!

Lower Austria

In the heart of Europe and surrounded by constantly changing borders: Lower Austria has always attracted people and powers. This has made for an eventful history and an extremely rich cultural heritage. Its treasures range from small, ancient figurines like the Venus of Willendorf, to large-scale and modern architecture like the Government Quarter and the Cultural District in St Pölten - the youngest state capital in Europe. Lower Austria's special geographic location has not only given the country a rich cultural heritage, but also an incomparable variety of landscape types thanks to the meeting of Alpine, Pannonian, and northern and southern European climate zones. Alluvial forests and steppes, alpine pastures and lakes, gorges and hilly landscapes, river valleys and moors.... There is probably no other place in Europe where so many landscapes come together harmoniously in such a dense area. The country on the Danube presents itself as a scenic and culturally attractive holiday destination!

The Danube Region

Scenic landscapes, prized cultural treasures plus exquisite culinary delights and wines – the Danube in Lower Austria promises so many precious – and delicious – moments.

Mostviertel

Mostviertel means “perry district.” Gently rolling hills in the north—where the pears flourish. Mountainous in the south—once iron country. This diversity makes for fascinating contrasts.

Waldviertel

Waldviertel means “forest district” and has trees galore. But it also has meadows and fields, high moor and heath landscapes, not to mention famous rocking stones.

Weinviertel

Weinviertel means “wine district”, so the region is full of vineyards and cellar-lined roads. It is ideal for relaxing and enjoyable trips—also and especially by bicycle.

Vienna Woods

A lush green idyll of meadows and forests undulates just outside the gates of Vienna. The Vienna Woods is a recreational paradise full of action and history, music and wine.

Vienna Alps

Between summers in the country and winter holidays, the Vienna Alps in Lower Austria has a long and venerable tradition as a holiday region.