Title: Visit Lower Austria: Best of Lower Austria Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Lower Austria Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Lower-Austria.d6050030.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Lower Austria](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Lower-Austria.d6050030.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Lower Austria Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Lower-Austria.d6050030.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Lower Austria](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lower-Austria.d6050030.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lower Austria Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Lower-Austria.d6050030.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Lower Austria Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Austria.d6050030.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lower Austria Travel Guide ## Austria ![What does it take for an artist to design such an extraordinary 'public housing'? And come to think of it, I must have moved out if there were countless tourists popping around my home everyday. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3704/d40dbff4-13bf-4d7d-a77e-4472ad05c315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View over Vienna from the south tower of the St. Stephen's Cathedral (St. Stephansdom). You have to climb 343 steps up a very narrow spiral staircase to the Türmerstube, from where you can enjoy this view over the roofs of Vienna. Entrance fee was 4,50€ in spring 2015.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3704/be88b9e9-e86b-4df2-90a7-adfdb467b35a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hundertwasser house in Vienna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3704/6f9352f1-8214-499e-a504-0d664430d495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![You cannot miss the St. Stephen's Cathedral in Wien (because it's huge).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3704/fa90a593-6cfd-40b1-a164-fbae18d5dcf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Staatsoper (State Opera House) offers free tours during the day. It's totally worth the time (and cost) to enjoy the intricate details without the clutter of audiences.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3704/81bfa4fd-37e9-4af1-85bd-493fa2d763a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Lower Austria [Melk Known for Biking, Rivers and Boating ](https://expedia.co.uk/Melk.dx6197577) Escape to Melk! Enjoy its riverfront, library and castle. ## Reasons to visit - Melk Abbey [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Melk.dx6197577)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Melk-Hotels.d6197577.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Krems an der Donau Known for Spas, Wineries and Relaxing ](https://expedia.co.uk/Krems-An-Der-Donau.dx55527) Krems, on the banks of the river Danube, has a beautiful historic center and is part of the popular wine district in the Wachau Valley. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Krems-An-Der-Donau.dx55527)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Krems-An-Der-Donau-Hotels.d55527.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [St. Pölten Known for Monuments, Art and Boating ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Polten.dx5108) Enjoy historic sights, cultural activities, waterfront attractions and natural treasures in one of Austria's oldest cities. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Polten.dx5108)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Polten-Hotels.d5108.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Wiener Neustadt Known for Universities, Castle and Kayaking ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wiener-Neustadt.dx4460) Get away to Wiener Neustadt! Enjoy the university life, castle and temples. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Wiener-Neustadt.dx4460)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Wiener-Neustadt-Hotels.d4460.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Durnstein Known for Small town, Relaxing and Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Durnstein.dx177810) Come to relaxing Durnstein and enjoy its castle, churches and ruins. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Durnstein.dx177810)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Durnstein-Hotels.d177810.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Voesendorf Known for Sports, Spas and Opera ](https://expedia.co.uk/Voesendorf.dx5076) Voesendorf is calling! Discover its spas, opera, sports and more. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Voesendorf.dx5076)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Voesendorf-Hotels.d5076.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Lower Austria ![Krems an der Donau which includes a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55527/351cc6f6-55ac-47bb-bd67-76e0f71044ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Krems an der Donau Krems, on the banks of the river Danube, has a beautiful historic center and is part of the popular wine district in the Wachau Valley. ![Sankt Polten which includes modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5108/e980b02d-f75b-4669-86c6-8fa4eb689206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### St. Pölten Enjoy historic sights, cultural activities, waterfront attractions and natural treasures in one of Austria's oldest cities. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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