Hotels in Lower Austria, Austria

Lower Austria wraps around Vienna and is known for the Wachau Valley's terraced vineyards and the medieval Melk Abbey perched above the Danube River. Summers are warm, hitting 80°F (27°C), perfect for biking along the Danube and tasting Grüner Veltliner wine in villages like Dürnstein. Winters drop to 30°F (-1°C), so you can ski at Semmering or explore the 800-year-old castle ruins in Aggstein without the crowds.