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Weißenkirchen in der Wachau
Base here 1–2 nights for wine and the Danube cycle path; day-trip in from Krems or Dürnstein if you only want the church and a Heuriger.
Weißenkirchen is a wine village on the north bank of the Danube, midway between Spitz and Dürnstein, named for the fortified white church above the square. It is small: the centre is walkable in minutes, the draw is Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from family cellars, the river terrace, and the flat riverside cycle path. Trains are few, boats run twice daily in season, and most visitors arrive by bike or car on the B3.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct; Sep for harvest and young wine
- avoid Nov–Mar (many cellars and restaurants closed), plus hot mid-July afternoons on the bike path
- Airports
- VIE · LNZ
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Austria ↗Austria is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Austria ↗Motorways and expressways need a vignette (digital or sticker); driving on them without one brings on-the-spot fines.
- Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Weißenkirchen in der Wachau112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies · 133 police · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVIE Vienna International (Train to Krems via St.
- Getting aroundThe centre is compact and walkable; vineyards and St.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealMain course at a village restaurant€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHoliday apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€95 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VIE Vienna International (Train to Krems via St. Pölten or Vienna, then bus, train or taxi onward; about 2–2.5 h door to door) · LNZ Linz (Rail via St. Pölten toward Krems; longer than Vienna)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Care
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct. Mixed: Jul. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Weißenkirchen in der Wachau: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is compact and walkable; vineyards and St. Michael need a bike or a car. Nextbike stations in the Wachau rent by the hour or day, and the Donauradweg runs flat along the river. Regional trains stop at Weißenkirchen station a few minutes' walk above the village, but only a handful of times a day. Brandner boats link Melk, Emmersdorf, Weißenkirchen, Dürnstein and Krems twice daily in season; bikes go on board for a small fee.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dürnstein
goDoor to door: 40–60 min by bike
Bike or walk the Donauradweg east, or the Brandner boat
Blue church tower and castle ruins above the river; go early before the coach groups.
Spitz an der Donau
goDoor to door: 30–45 min by bike
Bike west along the river, or the regional train
Quiet wine village with steep terraces; the train back saves the climb.
Door to door: 30–50 min
Regional train or bike east along the B3/Donauradweg
Bigger town for shops, museums and onward rail.
Door to door: 1.5–2.5 h
Brandner boat to Melk, or train via Krems and St. Pölten
Boat is seasonal and twice daily; check the return sailing before you commit.
Emmersdorf
goDoor to door: 20–40 min
Brandner boat across the river, or train
Small south-bank village; useful if you are cycling the full valley.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre around the church
Walk to the square, church and most Heuriger; guesthouses and the Kirchenwirt are here.
Wachaustraße / riverside (B3)
River-facing rooms and restaurant terraces; traffic noise on the road side.
St. Michael and the western lanes
Quieter, 2 km (1.2 mi) west; you need a bike or car for the village.Quieter, 1.2 mi (2 km) west; you need a bike or car for the village.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €95 | €95 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Nextbike, one day2 × €10 | €20 |
| Brandner boat, one leg2 × €12 | €24 |
| Wachaumuseum entry2 × €5 | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €37 |
| Trip total≈ €203 per person per day, bed included | €406≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euro; travel to the Wachau excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Glass of local wine at a Heuriger | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Cold Heuriger plate (cheese, ham, spreads) | €10–16 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Main course at a village restaurant | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Bike hire, one day | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Regional train, short hop in the valley | €3–6 (≈ US$4–7) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Trains are infrequent (a few a day toward Krems, Emmersdorf and Spitz): check the timetable before you plan a rail day.
- Many Heuriger and hotel restaurants close from November to mid-March; check before booking a winter stay.
- The B3 has no proper footpath in places: walk facing traffic or use the riverside path.
- Heuriger hours are seasonal and irregular; the tourist office keeps the current schedule.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 112
- Police
- 133
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 122
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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My bed tonight
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Police133
- Ambulance144
- Fire122
Embassy
No embassy in the village; the US embassy and most others are in Vienna. Consular help for the region is handled from Vienna.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Brandner boat, Weißenkirchen → Dürnstein: about €10–14 (≈ US$12–17), 30–40 min
- Train Weißenkirchen → Krems: about €5 (≈ US$6), 30–40 min
- Nextbike: €1 (≈ US$2)/hour, €10 (≈ US$12)/day
Say or show
- Grüß Gott — Hello (gruess got)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-keh)
- Die Rechnung, bitte — The bill, please (dee rekh-noong, bit-teh)
- Ein Glas Grüner Veltliner, bitte — A glass of Grüner Veltliner, please (ine glahs gruen-er velt-lee-ner, bit-teh)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ikh mit kar-teh tsah-len)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (voh ist dee toy-let-teh)
Tourist office on Wachaustraße keeps town maps, hiking maps and Heuriger schedules.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Weißenkirchen in der Wachau. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct; Sep for harvest and young wine · avoid Nov–Mar (many cellars and restaurants closed), plus hot mid-July afternoons on the bike path · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry and train timetable fixtures for the Wachau: last boat, last train, taxi fallback.
- Walking clusters: church square, Teisenhoferhof and Wachaumuseum, riverside terraces, St. Michael.
- Heuriger pages with seasonal opening windows and whether cards are taken.
- Bike-hire and cycle-path fixtures so a car-free day can go green.