There are several themes to choose from for a stay in Furth bei Göttweig: art and architectural history, local winegrowing history, and the landscape-defining sunken lane of Zellergraben. One practical planning detail is the walk to Göttweig Abbey; the approximate walking time and elevation gain can help you plan your day realistically.
Art and architectural history
The museum in the Imperial Wing is the oldest museum in Lower Austria. At Göttweig Benedictine Abbey, the Baroque Imperial Staircase features a ceiling fresco by Paul Troger. The cultural highlights therefore range from the museum to a specific example of Baroque architecture and painting.
Two further landmarks date to the mid-15th century: the Late Gothic choir survives at the parish church with the abbey's estate farm; in the main crypt of the abbey church is the Göttweig Pietà, a wooden sculpture from the same period. The Pietà was restored in 1880. A preserved Gothic cloister wing, now arranged as a lapidarium, can be reached through the northern crypt chamber.
Zellergraben: loess walls and wildlife watching
The Zellergraben sunken lane is characterized by loess walls more than ten metres high that shape the landscape. It was designated a natural monument because of its geological significance. The ravine is therefore of interest both as a geological feature and as a distinctive element of the landscape.
Bee-eaters, European ground squirrels, green lizards and rare butterfly species can be spotted along the sunken lane. The nature experience thus encompasses not only the loess walls but also the wildlife that may be observed at this named location.
Plan your trip on foot, by bike and by train
The walk from Furth/Göttweig to Göttweig Abbey is 2.8 kilometres long, includes around 200 metres of elevation gain and takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes. When planning your day, allow for the climb and approximate walking time as well as the distance. Trail conditions may vary, so it is a good idea to check them before setting out.
For bike tours around the municipality, the market town of Furth bei Göttweig recommends the Fladnitztal cycle route. The Furth bei Göttweig Tourism and Beautification Association also provides a hiking map for F2 Waxenberg–Mammoth Trees. The hiking maps are regularly updated and published online. This gives you a cycling recommendation for tours around the municipality and a named hiking map to help plan your trip.
Train connections are available to Paudorf and Furth/Göttweig. Check the timetables before travelling.
Winegrowing history and finding accommodation
The Wein-Kultur-Keller in Furth bei Göttweig traces the history of winegrowing from the end of feudal rule in the mid-19th century through to the 1970s. This adds a distinct connection to local winegrowing history to the cultural highlights.
Art and architectural history, wildlife watching or outdoor activities can shape your day in different ways. The walk to the abbey offers a practical guide to the time required and elevation gain; plan your stay around the themes you actually want to include.
Discover more destinations: Gedersdorf, Senftenberg, Weißenkirchen In Der Wachau, Droß, Krems An Der Donau, Lengenfeld, Spitz, Neuweidling.
For the overall travel overview: Krems-Land.
