Arrive without detours. If you travel by train or bus, you can avoid traffic jams and searching for a parking space and start your holiday in a relaxed, climate-friendly and comfortable way. Our recommendations can be reached directly from Vienna Central Station in a maximum of 1½ hours - without changing trains. Arrive, get off, check in: this is what relaxation feels like - in the Selected Stays in Lower Austria.
St. Pölten Central Station can be reached from Vienna in under half an hour. From St. Pölten station, you can then take one of the city buses, cycle or take a taxi to get straight to the hotel. Perfect for a city break with your loved ones. Whether it is for shopping, sampling the finest cuisine, strolling through the markets, swimming at Lake Ratzersdorf or Lake Viehofen, or cycling along the Traisental cycle route.
At Hotel Das Alfred in St. Pölten, thoughtful design meets comfort. This city hotel is the perfect base for exploring culture and city life. The rooftop terrace is a real highlight: a place to linger above the rooftops of St. Pölten, where you can wind down at the end of the day.
In Baden, too, life moves at lightning speed. Whether it is a visit to the museum, wine-tasting in the Thermenregion Vienna Woods or a leisurely stroll through the spa gardens. It is a great place to live – and to holiday! If you are staying for a while, you really should explore the surrounding area by bike and bring your walking boots.
The At the Park Hotel is situated right next to the spa gardens, just a few minutes’ walk from the railway station and all the local attractions. In a pleasant, peaceful atmosphere, guests enjoy exceptional service here; if required, you can be picked up directly from the station – simply book the “Baden Mobil shuttle service” when purchasing your train ticket. The themed suites are particularly lovely, such as the Casino Suite, the ‘Theatre’ Loft Suite or the ‘Wine Country Spa Region’ Suite.
You can reach Laxenburg in about 40 minutes without having to change trains. The extensive castle grounds are a wonderful place for a stroll. You should definitely explore Franzensburg on a guided tour, and a boat trip is a must when the weather is fine.
This boutique holiday flat is situated in the Old Castle on the edge of the castle grounds. The building’s history dates back to the 13th century. You can really sense this as you step through the entrance gate. Once inside the boutique holiday flat, the interior shines with thelatest design, tastefully harmonised with the architectural features of the old building.
Guntersdorf is situated in the western Weinviertel and can be easily reached from Vienna Central Station in about an hour without having to change trains. The final stretch to your accommodation can be covered comfortably by regional bus or in about 16 minutes on foot. Right in Guntersdorf, you will find Lower Austria’s smallest theatre, which runs performances all year round. The region is also renowned for its excellent winemakers and Heurigen wine taverns. Just a few kilometres away lies the Pulkautal valley. Here, the Polt Cycle Route follows in the literary footsteps of Inspector Simon Polt, who became famous through the popular crime series.
There are four holiday flats at Hausgnost Apartments. There is also a shop with regional delicacies in the garden, as well as the pub “Wirtshaus an der Kreuzung” and a wine shop, both run by the Hausgnost family. The old building, formerly a dairy, has been lovingly renovated. Those who prefer a more traditional style can rent a flat on the ground floor. The upper floor, which has been extended, is more modern with large windows.
Even over a hundred years ago, the Semmering stood out for its easy accessibility from Vienna. Nothing has changed in that respect today. It takes one hour and 15 minutes to reach Semmering station from Vienna Central Station. The best way to continue from there is by taxi or using the RUFbus Semmering-Rax transport service. Once you arrive at the Semmering spa town, you will find a very special atmosphere. The region is, of course, excellent for hiking, and in summer there is a rich cultural programme on offer.
Villa Antoinette is available for exclusive hire. Six individually designed bedrooms, a sauna, a steam room, a home cinema system, indoor and outdoor fireplaces and an outdoor hot tub leave nothing to be desired.
In the north of Lower Austria, Retz is just waiting to be discovered. It takes just 1½ hours to reach this wine-growing town from Vienna Central Station without having to change trains. Wine is everywhere here: wine taverns, wine festivals, and winegrowers who are happy to tell you more about their craft during a tasting or a tour of their estate. The region is also perfect for a cycling holiday, with several circular cycle routes starting right in Retz.
The Althof Retz is a true haven for wellness and wine enthusiasts. Relax across five levels in the Vino-Spa, catch a glimpse of the town of Retz and the famous Retz windmill from the infinity pool, and savour the finest cuisine in the restaurant. Incidentally, this is also where you will find the regional wine shop, with around 350 wines to sample and take home.
Langenlois lies at the heart of the Kamptal region – one of Austria’s most important wine-growing towns and easily accessible by public transport from Vienna. From Vienna Central Station, the train takes travellers to Langenlois in around 1½ hours, either directly or with a short change, depending on the connection. From the station, the LOISIUM is just a few minutes’ walk or a short bus ride away.
Wine shapes the landscape and way of life here: renowned winemakers, famous vineyards and numerous opportunities for wine tasting make the Kamptal one of Austria’s most distinguished wine regions. The LOISIUM Wine & Spa Hotel Langenlois combines modern design with a deeply rooted wine culture. Relax in the spacious spa area, gaze out over the vineyards and savour regional cuisine – a retreat for anyone who appreciates wine, wellness and sustainable travel.
