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Offer n° 1: Ferry boat + train ride WACHAUBAHN
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[[File:Blick Weingärten - Wachau.jpg|450px|right|Blick in die Wachauer Weingärten]]
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Arriving with your own bus from the west (airport of Munich or Salzburg):
 
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Having left the A1 –Highway at Melk in the direction of Krems, you go to the village of Arnsdorf.
 
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• Crossing the river Danube by rope ferry from Arnsdorf to Spitz an der Donau
 
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(a little boat trip, lasting about 15 minutes)
 
  
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• At the station of Spitz an der Donau, you take the Wachaubahn railway to Krems an der Donau
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[[File:Wachaubahn in Weingärten c Knipserl.JPG|450px|right|Wachaubahn in the wine yards]]
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Departure from Spitz:  15:13 or 18:13
 
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Arrival at Krems:            15:45 or 18:45
 
  
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At Krems, your bus is awaiting the group – either to go on to Vienna or to visit Krems…
 
  
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== Ferry boat and train ride on the Wachaubahn==
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Arriving with your bus from the west (airport of Munich or Salzburg):
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Having left  A1–Highway at exit Melk in the direction of Krems, you reach the village of Arnsdorf.
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* Crossing the river Danube by a '''rope ferry''' from Arnsdorf to Spitz an der Donau
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(a little boat trip, lasting about 10 minutes)
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* At the station of Spitz, you take the Wachaubahn railway to Krems an der Donau
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Departure from Spitz:  15:13 or 18:13<br>
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Arrival at Krems:    15:45 or 18:45<br>
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At Krems, your bus is awaiting the group.<br>
 
The price of this standard program, including the ferry boat and the train ride, is € 11,00 / person (incl. 10% VAT)
 
The price of this standard program, including the ferry boat and the train ride, is € 11,00 / person (incl. 10% VAT)
  
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Of course, the above program can be extended, for instance by a wine-tasting session and/or a guided tour to the monastery of Dürnstein…
 
Of course, the above program can be extended, for instance by a wine-tasting session and/or a guided tour to the monastery of Dürnstein…
  
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Here some useful websites and links, if you want more informations about the region and the railway line:
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Useful websites about the region and the railway line:
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www.donau.com/en
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* [http://www.donau.com/en Wachau]
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http://www.noevog.at/en/default.asp?tt=NOEVOG_E_R12
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* [http://www.noevog.at/en/default.asp?tt=NOEVOG_E_R12 Hompage Wachaubahn]
  
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Offer n° 2: Abbey of Melk – ferry boat – Wachau railway
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== Abbey of Melk – ferry boat – Wachau railway==
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[[File:Schönbühel.jpg|450px|right|Schönbühel - nähe Melk - Wachau]]
  
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• Arrival with your own bus at Melk Abbey
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[[File:Blick auf Dürnstein -Wachau.jpg|450px|right|Blick auf Dürnstein - Wachau]]
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• Visit of the world famous baroque Abbey
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• Transfer by your own bus to Arnsdorf / landing place of the rope ferry
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* Arrival with your own bus at Melk Abbey
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• Crossing the Danube by rope ferry from Arnsdorf to Spitz an der Donau
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* Visit of the world famous baroque Abbey
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• Ride on the Wachau train from Spitz an der Donau to Krems an der Donau
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* Transfer by your own bus to Arnsdorf / landing place of the rope ferry
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Departure from Spitz:   15:13 or 18:13
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* Crossing the Danube by rope ferry from Arnsdorf to Spitz an der Donau
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Arrival at Krems:             15:45 or 18:45
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* Ride on the Wachau train from Spitz an der Donau to Krems an der Donau
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Departure from Spitz: 15:13 or 18:13<br>
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Arrival at Krems:     15:45 or 18:45<br>
  
 
The all-inclusive-price (admission fee to Melk Abbey + ferry boat + train ride) is € 22,00 / person (incl. 10% VAT)
 
The all-inclusive-price (admission fee to Melk Abbey + ferry boat + train ride) is € 22,00 / person (incl. 10% VAT)
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Here a useful link for more information about Melk Abbey: http://www.donau.com/en/wachau-nibelungengau-kremstal/outings-activities/excursion-destinations/top-excursion-destinations/top-excursion-destinations/stift-melk/bf6fcd3debbf68c6827b8d21d6bfba89/
 
Here a useful link for more information about Melk Abbey: http://www.donau.com/en/wachau-nibelungengau-kremstal/outings-activities/excursion-destinations/top-excursion-destinations/top-excursion-destinations/stift-melk/bf6fcd3debbf68c6827b8d21d6bfba89/
  
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==To the robber barons by train and ferry boat==
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[[File:Ruine Aggstein Commns .JPG|450px|right|Ruine Aggstein aus Wiki-Commns]]
  
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Offer n° 3: To the robber barons by train and ferry boat
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* Individual arrival at Aggstein fortress (medieval castle)
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* Guided tour through the ruins of Aggstein fortress
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• Individual arrival at Aggstein fortress (medieval castle)
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* Possibility to have lunch in the tavern of the fortress
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• Guided tour through the ruins of Aggstein fortress
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* Transfer with your own bus from Aggstein to Arnsdorf
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• Possibility to have lunch in the tavern of the fortress
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* Crossing the Danube with the rope ferry from Arnsdorf to Spitz an der Donau
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• Transfer with your own bus from Aggstein to Arnsdorf
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* Ride on the Wachaubahn railway from Spitz an der Donau to Krems an der Donau
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• Crossing the Danube with the rope ferry from Arnsdorf to Spitz an der Donau
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Departure from Spitz:  15:13 or 18:13<br>
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• Ride on the Wachaubahn railway from Spitz an der Donau to Krems an der Donau
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Arrival at Krems:            15:45 or 18:45<br>
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Departure from Spitz:  15:13 or 18:13
 
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Arrival at Krems:            15:45 or 18:45
 
  
 
The all-inclusive-price (admission fee + guide for Aggstein fortress + ferry boat + train ride) is € 19,50 / person (incl. 10% VAT)
 
The all-inclusive-price (admission fee + guide for Aggstein fortress + ferry boat + train ride) is € 19,50 / person (incl. 10% VAT)
  
 
Here is a useful link for more information about Aggstein fortress:
 
Here is a useful link for more information about Aggstein fortress:
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http://www.donau.com/en/wachau-nibelungengau-kremstal/outings-activities/excursion-destinations/top-excursion-destinations/top-excursion-destinations/burgruine-aggstein/0079e6ab2d562b0a559fcef75f25fcd8/
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* [http://www.donau.com/en/wachau-nibelungengau-kremstal/outings-activities/excursion-destinations/top-excursion-destinations/top-excursion-destinations/burgruine-aggstein/0079e6ab2d562b0a559fcef75f25fcd8/ Aggstein]
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Offer n° 4 / REBLAUS EXPRESS
 
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Possible dates: On Saturdays, Sundays and Austrian Holidays from 15 April to 29 October
 
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(Austrian holidays in this period: 17 April, 1st May, 25 May, 5 June, 15 June, 15 August, 26 October)
 
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The Reblaus Express is a nostalgic tourist train running from Retz to Drosendorf. Both of these cities are situated in the north of Lower Austria, near the Czech border. The distance is 40 Km.
 
  
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• Ride on the Reblaus Express
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Dep. from Retz:              09:30
 
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Arr. at Drosendorf:        11:00
 
  
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• Guided tour through Drosendorf (only city in Austria with completely preserved town wall), starting at the railway station and ending about 75 minutes later at the main square.
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• Lunchbreak at the Restaurant Failler “Zum goldenen Lamm” (golden lamb) at the main square, one of the best traditional inns of the region
 
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Contact:              Gasthof Failler
 
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                              Hauptplatz 27
 
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                              2095  Drosendorf an der Thaya
 
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                              Phone: +43 2915 / 2327
 
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                              Mail: office@gasthof-failler.at
 
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                              http://gasthof-failler.at
 
  
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• Ride on the Reblaus Express train to Weitersfeld:
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Dep. from Drosendorf:                14:55
 
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Arr. at Weitersfeld:        15:31
 
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Transfer with your own bus to Weinkutscher Stefan Reinthaler. Mr Reinthaler is an organic winemaker. He will show you the age-old vaults of his wine cellar, let you taste his products and serve you a snack with tasty titbits of the region.
 
  
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• Return ride on the Reblaus Express:
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Dep. from Weitersfeld: 18:31
 
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Arr. at Retz:                      19:05
 
  
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The package price for the train rides Retz – Drosendorf – Weitersfeld – Retz and the guided tour in Drosendorf is € 18,00 / person. Snack and wine at the Reinthaler winery are not included (price on demand).
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Here’s a link for further information about the Reblaus Express:
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http://www.noevog.at/en/default.asp?tt=NOEVOG_E_R10
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 09:44, 13 May 2017

Blick in die Wachauer Weingärten
Wachaubahn in the wine yards


Ferry boat and train ride on the Wachaubahn

Arriving with your bus from the west (airport of Munich or Salzburg): Having left A1–Highway at exit Melk in the direction of Krems, you reach the village of Arnsdorf.

  • Crossing the river Danube by a rope ferry from Arnsdorf to Spitz an der Donau

(a little boat trip, lasting about 10 minutes)

  • At the station of Spitz, you take the Wachaubahn railway to Krems an der Donau

Departure from Spitz: 15:13 or 18:13
Arrival at Krems: 15:45 or 18:45

At Krems, your bus is awaiting the group.
The price of this standard program, including the ferry boat and the train ride, is € 11,00 / person (incl. 10% VAT)

If you add this program to your bus ride to Vienna, you have to estimate about 1½ hours for this “detour”.

Of course, the above program can be extended, for instance by a wine-tasting session and/or a guided tour to the monastery of Dürnstein…

Useful websites about the region and the railway line:

Abbey of Melk – ferry boat – Wachau railway

Schönbühel - nähe Melk - Wachau
Blick auf Dürnstein - Wachau
  • Arrival with your own bus at Melk Abbey
  • Visit of the world famous baroque Abbey
  • Transfer by your own bus to Arnsdorf / landing place of the rope ferry
  • Crossing the Danube by rope ferry from Arnsdorf to Spitz an der Donau
  • Ride on the Wachau train from Spitz an der Donau to Krems an der Donau

Departure from Spitz: 15:13 or 18:13
Arrival at Krems: 15:45 or 18:45

The all-inclusive-price (admission fee to Melk Abbey + ferry boat + train ride) is € 22,00 / person (incl. 10% VAT)

Here a useful link for more information about Melk Abbey: http://www.donau.com/en/wachau-nibelungengau-kremstal/outings-activities/excursion-destinations/top-excursion-destinations/top-excursion-destinations/stift-melk/bf6fcd3debbf68c6827b8d21d6bfba89/

To the robber barons by train and ferry boat

Ruine Aggstein aus Wiki-Commns
  • Individual arrival at Aggstein fortress (medieval castle)
  • Guided tour through the ruins of Aggstein fortress
  • Possibility to have lunch in the tavern of the fortress
  • Transfer with your own bus from Aggstein to Arnsdorf
  • Crossing the Danube with the rope ferry from Arnsdorf to Spitz an der Donau
  • Ride on the Wachaubahn railway from Spitz an der Donau to Krems an der Donau

Departure from Spitz: 15:13 or 18:13
Arrival at Krems: 15:45 or 18:45

The all-inclusive-price (admission fee + guide for Aggstein fortress + ferry boat + train ride) is € 19,50 / person (incl. 10% VAT)

Here is a useful link for more information about Aggstein fortress:

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