Schwarzenau

Schwarzenau is situated 120 miles (193 kilometers) north of Graz and about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Vienna, the capital of Austria.

It's a missed chance if you limit your sightseeing to the points of interest in Schwarzenau because the entire region is laced with an abundance of interesting cities, attractions and landscapes. Head 13 miles (21 kilometers) southwest to Raabs An Der Thaya, where you can enjoy the Schloss Raabs and Ruine Kollmitz.

When you are ready to head further afield beyond Schwarzenau, check out the nearest regional area. Durnstein is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) away and is home to visitor attractions such as Schloss Artstetten, Maria Taferl Wallfahrtskirche and Burg Aggstein. Durnstein has much of interest for visitors willing to linger. Burgruine, Stifskirche and Maria Langegg Wallfahrtskirche are just a sample of the other interesting attractions sure to delight.

Every place you visit has its specific history and Lower Austria has its own fair share of stories to tell. The traditional villages here provide great insights into the past. When you ask the locals their sightseeing recommendations, you'll most likely be directed to the region's much-loved open-air museums and gardens.

If the weather is fine while here, make the most of local water activities. Swimming and fishing are both popular here. If you are in the area during winter, have a go at some of the local wintersports such as snow shoeing and skiing. Both of these are popular in the Lower Austria.

Before you head back to your friends at home, you'll be bidding this special place a fond and teary Tschüss (farewell).