The principal Danube river cruise operator through the Wachau UNESCO World Heritage valley. Ships MS Dürnstein, MS Wachau and MS Austria operate up to four daily departures in each direction between Krems, Dürnstein, Spitz, Emmersdorf and Melk from March to November.
Austria's first Wachau apricot distillery, operating in Krems-Stein since 1872. Uses triple distillation of ripe Wachauer Marille apricots from 1,500 estate trees; awarded the Austrian State Coat of Arms in 1977. Tours available from 15 persons by appointment.
Tip: The Steinertor shop (Schwedengasse 2, Krems) offers walk-in tastings and the Apricot Lounge serving dumplings; the distillery in Krems-Stein runs guided production tours by appointment.
The Kunsthalle Krems (contemporary art gallery) runs a wine bar that integrates the region's Wachau and Kremstal wines with art openings and musical events. On evenings with a live performance or opening, the bar has a listening-bar atmosphere unusual for the rural Wachau zone.
The list: The bar at Krems's contemporary art museum pours Wachau and Kremstal wines alongside exhibition openings and evening cultural events. Music and performance programs are frequent, creating a listening-bar atmosphere on event nights.