With its medieval castle ruins and wildly romantic vineyards, the Wachau is one of the most impressive landscapes in the heart of Austria. The 36 km long section of the Danube has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a site of "outstanding and universal value". Melk Abbey is one of the most beautiful uniform baroque ensembles in Europe. Visitors can look forward to excitingly designed museum rooms, magnificent halls such as the Marble Hall and library, an unforgettable view of the Danube valley and the high baroque abbey church. The Abbey Park invites you to relax from May to October. The viewing terrace of the North Bastion offers a sweeping view of the park, the abbey buildings and the surrounding area. Change your perspective. Because only on board a boat can you experience the Wachau in its true entirety. During the leisurely journey, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the natural and cultural beauty of both banks. Travel relaxed on board the DDSG Blue Danube Schiffahrt through the World Heritage Site.
Services
ÖBB rail travel 2nd class from Vienna and back
Ship fare from Melk to Krems or vice versa (DDSG Blue Danube)
Entrance to Melk Abbey (without guided tour, surcharge on the site € 3,50 per person)
For bookings from abroad, we recommend the ÖBB customer service at +43 (0)5 1717-3, in particular for rail passengers. Tickets are sent by mail (mail charges € 5,- per postal item) – bookings must be made in due time!
Attention! Print@home not possible! The ticket must be printed at a ÖBB ticket vending machine in Austria. In Austria: ÖBB Ticket vending machine, ÖBB travel agencies at the ÖBB train station, ÖBB ticket counters.
* Price with a valid ÖBB VORTEILSCARD
Children below the age of 6 are free
Per VORTEILSCARD Family, a maximum of 4 children aged 6 - 14.99 can be transported free of charge by rail. You pay the cooperation partner's share for the children on site.
ÖBB Rail Tours-Tip
The Wachau is also a landmark for its excellent wines. Enjoy a small wine tasting on board during the cruise.
The Wachau-Ticket is valid within 2 calendar days for one return journey (36 hours from the start of the journey). Departure from the listed ÖBB station to the respective destination with an ÖBB train of your choice from the valid ÖBB timetable. The Wachau Ticket is not valid on night trains.
The course of the journey is to be arranged individually and is the responsibility of the customer (timetable enquiries etc.)
Attention:
From 30.03.-03.05. as well as from 07.10.-03.11.2024 limited shipping times. Please enquire about the current boat connections before purchasing your Wachau ticket.
Cancellation before the 1st date of validity of the Wachau-Ticket: You will receive a 100 % refund of the Kombiticket.
Cancellation after the 1st date of validity of the Wachau-Ticket: No refund of the Kombiticket is possible.
In order to receive a refund, it is necessary to return the entire set of unused tickets! It is not possible to get a refund for partially unused services!
A rebooking is treated as a cancellation and a new booking.