Things to do in Durnstein
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Where can you go from Durnstein?
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Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Durnstein
How many days should we spend in Durnstein?
As Durnstein is quite a small town, we suggest to spend no more than 1 night there. However, if you are interested in the whole Wachau Valley region, Melk is probably a better town to stay in, as it has quite good restaurants and bars as well.
What's the best way to get around in Durnstein?
As Dunrstein is rather a small town, you can easily reach everything on foot.
What's the opening hours of the Durnstein Abbey?
It is open from 10am until 6pm and the ticket costs 6,5 EUR.
What's the opening hours of the Durnstein Castle?
The castle is open for everyone throughout the whole year and can be visited freely.
Can we use our credit card in the restaurants, places, etc?
Unfortunately it is quite common in Austria that the restaurants and other different places accept only cash. Thus we suggest to exchange some Euros in advance or in any of the local exchanges or ATMs.
Do you recommend taking a day cruise to visit some other sights along the river?
Definitely yes. The route of the river in the Wachau Valley is simply amazing and the landscape is beautiful.