Flanking the beautiful Danube River, this rich valley is one of the best South Austria tourist attractions. A UNESCO World heritage site for its cultural significance and unmatched natural splendour, Wachau valley is popular amidst wine connoisseurs for some of the best white wines in the world.

Studded with some magnificent monasteries (like the baroque Melk monastery) castles and fortresses Wachau valley offers lots of history and architectural delights too, this spot deserves to be one on the list of the most famous places to visit in Austria.

Ideal for: Wines, Architecture, History
Places To Visit: Aggstein Castle
Places To Stay: Hotel Klinglhuber, Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein
Best Restaurants: Hotel Restaurant Donauwirt, Restaurant Heinzle