The Wachau Valley

This is one of the more beautiful stretches of the Danube, with many small towns and vineyards.

Durnstein is located in the heart of Austria's Wachau wine region. The castle ruin on top of the hill is Kuenriger Castle. Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned here in the 12th Century.

The next town is Weissenkirche with its 15th century Gothic church.

Next is St. Michael with its Gothic style fortified church.

The town of Spitz has castle ruins.