About Emperors and Monks
Spirituality, history and culture in the Vienna Woods
4 Days / Baden bei Wien Heiligenkreuz Mayerling Krems
Since more than 1000 years, spirituality, history and culture come together in the abbeys, cities and castles of the picturesque Vienna Woods and the Wachau valley. On your journey, experience a unique symphony of history and spirituality.
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Day
1
Arrival in Baden
Arrival at your hotel in Baden.
The remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
Welcome-Dinner at a traditional restaurant or at your Hotel.
Overnight stay in Baden.
Day
2
Baden: Excursion to the Vienna Woods
After breakfast, start your excursion to the scenic Vienna Woods and experience the mysticism of Heiligenkreuz Abbey.
Following you enjoy lunch and wine tasting.
In the afternoon, visit the former hunting lodge of crowne prince Rudolph - Karmel Mayerling.
Dinner at local restaurant or at your Hotel in Baden.
Overnight stay in Baden.
Attractions of this day
Heiligenkreuz Abbey
Heiligenkreuz Abbey has been constantly existing since it's foundation in 1133. Thus, it enjoys the reputation of being the world's second oldest continuously existing Abbey - only Rein Abbey is older. It forms the biggest cultural and sacred centre of the Vienna Woods.
Karmel Mayerling
Karmel Mayerling is the former hunting lodge of Crown Prince Rudolph, the only son of the Emperor Franz Joseph I. and Sissi, and simultaneously the place where Crown Prince, was found dead, under circumstances which even today remain unclear. The foundation chalice as well as the ceremonial coffin of Baronesse Mary Vetsera can be admired at Karmel Mayeling's exhibition rooms.
Day
3
Baden: Excursion Göttweig Abbey and the Wachau Valley
After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the picturesque Wachau Valley, where you visit the Göttweig Abbey.
Lunch at local restaurant in Krems.
In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour through the old town of Krems with following coffee break.
Then transfer back to Baden.
Dinner at local restaurant or at your Hotel in Baden.
Overnight stay in Baden.
Attractions of this day
Göttweig Abbey
Highly visible dominates the Benedictine Abbey Göttweig on the edge of the worldfamous Danube Valley in the picturesque Wachau-region. The UNESCO-World Heritage declared Göttweig Abbey is one of the most popular sights in the Wachau valley and attracts visitors from all over the world. Simultaneously it forms the spiritual centre of lower Austria.
Krems Guided City Tour
At the exit of the Wachau, one of the most beautiful parts of the Danube Valley, lies the charming town of Krems. Since the Middle Ages the Upper- and Lower "Landstraße" form the main axes of the city. Until today the "Landstraße", which is also a pedestrian area, forms the centre of the charming old town of Krems. Explore the centre of the Wachau Valley during a guided city tour.
Day
4
Departure from Baden
After breakfast, start your homeward journey.
Have a safe trip!
Heiligenkreuz Abbey
Heiligenkreuz Abbey has been constantly existing since it's foundation in 1133. Thus, it enjoys the reputation of being the world's second oldest continuously existing Abbey - only Rein Abbey is older. It forms the biggest cultural and sacred centre of the Vienna Woods.
Karmel Mayerling
Karmel Mayerling is the former hunting lodge of Crown Prince Rudolph, the only son of the Emperor Franz Joseph I. and Sissi, and simultaneously the place where Crown Prince, was found dead, under circumstances which even today remain unclear. The foundation chalice as well as the ceremonial coffin of Baronesse Mary Vetsera can be admired at Karmel Mayeling's exhibition rooms.
Göttweig Abbey
Highly visible dominates the Benedictine Abbey Göttweig on the edge of the worldfamous Danube Valley in the picturesque Wachau-region. The UNESCO-World Heritage declared Göttweig Abbey is one of the most popular sights in the Wachau valley and attracts visitors from all over the world. Simultaneously it forms the spiritual centre of lower Austria.
Krems Guided City Tour
At the exit of the Wachau, one of the most beautiful parts of the Danube Valley, lies the charming town of Krems. Since the Middle Ages the Upper- and Lower "Landstraße" form the main axes of the city. Until today the "Landstraße", which is also a pedestrian area, forms the centre of the charming old town of Krems. Explore the centre of the Wachau Valley during a guided city tour.