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Austria is known for being quite a mountainous country, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it has some scenic valleys. And yet, one of the country’s more spectacular valleys lies nowhere near its alpine mountains. The Wachau Valley is a particularly scenic stretch of the Danube River running through the Austrian state of Lower Austria in the country’s northeast. The valley is bookmarked by the towns of Krems to the north and Melk to the south and is a popular spot for tourists out for a day trip from the capital, Vienna.

The Wachau Valley is actually a UNESCO heritage listed site due to its natural landscape, agriculture and architecture. Agriculturally, it is renowned for its locally produced apricots and wine, but you’ll also surprisingly find saffron growing within the valley. With all the fruit trees, the Wachau is stunning in spring when they all blossom.

As for the landscape, what makes it special is the way that the region has slowly been moulded by agricultural use while still having its share of wilderness. The way the valley narrows also makes for some wonderful views. Throughout the valley, there are many small towns and villages between the larger Krems and Melk. It’s in these towns where you will come across the charming regional architecture, from the houses, town halls, churches and the monasteries.

Here is a look at just some of the places you should visit on a trip to the Wachau Valley, with countless other small towns and villages.
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