Krems

Krems closes the Wachau at its eastern end. It is one of the oldest towns in Austria, first recorded in 995, and its old centre is entered through the Steiner Tor, the one medieval gate to survive. The Kunstmeile gathers several art museums along one street, and Göttweig Abbey looks across from its hilltop on the far bank.

Good to know

• First mentioned in a document of 995.
• The Steiner Tor, built in 1480, is the town's only surviving medieval gate.
• Göttweig Abbey stands at 422 metres on the opposite bank.

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