Lower Austria
Enjoy hiking through the vineyards, climb green peaks, unwind in the numerous wellness oases or experience culture in all its diversity.
Explore the rugged rock formations of the Ötscher Valley, taste great wine at the over 1700 winegrowers on the Wine Route, pay a visit to the Museum Mile in Krems, discover precious fauna and flora in the Danube Wetlands National Park and enjoy massages, time out and peace and quiet in the thermal spa region from Laa to Wiener Neustadt - the province of Lower Austria attracts visitors at any time of year with its numerous leisure, culinary and accommodation offers.
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Lage
Niederösterreich ist Österreichs größtes Bundesland und umschließt die österreichische Hauptstadt Wien.
Fläche
19.186 km²
Bevölkerung
1.653 Millionen
Sprache
Deutsch
Größte Stadt
St. Pölten
Hauptstadt
St. Pölten
Klima
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Max. Temperaturen | *0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 7 |
| Min. Temperaturen | 21 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | -5 |
| Sonnenstunden | 9 | -4 | 5 | -1 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Luftfeuchtigkeit | 6 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -0 | 7 | -4 | 3 | 23 |
| Regentage | 4 | 30 | 3 | 35 | 8 | 44 | 42 | 7 | 64 | 4 | 48 | |
| Wassertemperatur | 7 | 43 | 39 | 1 | 24 | 9 | 22 | 3 |
Zeitverschiebung
UTC+01:00
Währung
Euro
Lower Austrian cuisine is diverse and varies from region to region. The Wachau is known for its apricots, the Waldviertel is proud of its poppy seeds and the Marchfeld produces particularly delicious asparagus. Lower Austrian chefs use these ingredients to conjure up culinary delights such as apricot dumplings, poppy seed noodles and a wide variety of asparagus dishes. Hearty dishes such as Wiener Schnitzel, roast pork and game dishes can also be found on menus in Lower Austria. Down-to-earth inns, cozy dining rooms and award-winning restaurants invite you to linger and enjoy. Tastes are known to differ, and with the colorful range of Lower Austrian food culture, every palate is sure to be happy;
Hiking and wine tasting
In autumn, the hiking trails along the wine routes entice visitors with the golden leaves of the trees and full-bodied wines. Wine festivals and autumn hiking events have a long tradition. The Langenlois wine trail is a leisurely walk. Slight inclines, varied landscapes, various places to stop for refreshments and young wines sweeten the autumn walk. Walks in the Danube wetlands are always worthwhile. The national park and its protected nature know how to inspire its visitors. In winter, when it is cold outside and cozy and warm inside, you can explore the many cultural offerings of Lower Austria. The cultural hunger can be satisfied in the museum miles of Krems and St. Pölten, for example. The Kunsthalle Krems, which is being extensively renovated until June 30, 2017, is the place to go for art lovers from all over the world. You can follow in the footsteps of caricaturists at the Krems Caricature Museum. Lower Austrian history is on display at the Landesmusuem in St. Pölten as well as the museum village in Niedersulz. The latter is an open-air museum where the concept of history you can touch and feel has been realized. Lovers of architecture will get their money's worth when visiting the numerous abbeys, monasteries, castles and palaces. The adjoining parks are also a feast for the eyes.
Wellness for body and palate
The thermal spa region of Lower Austria is the ideal place to go in spring and summer when the warm rays of sunshine tickle your skin. In outdoor and indoor pools, during treatments and sauna sessions, Lower Austria shows its relaxed side. The numerous restaurants and inns in the Lower Austria gourmet region offer a sense of well-being for the palate and stomach. Delicate gourmet cuisine can be found here as well as down-to-earth pub fare. Conviviality and hospitality are just as important to the people of Lower Austria as the use of regional products. Pressed grape juices, which the Lower Austrians are particularly proud of, go well with this. Cider is also part of the popular and famous tavern culture;
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