Venues in Krems an der Donau
The Austrian town of Krems an der Donau, or simply Krems, sits towards the eastern end of the Wachau Valley--a region notable for its winemaking. With its quaint historical center and local vineyards, Krems is a fascinating destination located along the river Danube.
The old town of Krems is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape Wachau , which was recognized in 2000.
The landmark of the city of Krems is the Steiner Tor , a preserved city gate that was extensively restored in 2005.
Both in the district of Krems and in the district of Stein there are closed old town stocks. Since the main focus of trade and commerce has retreated to the Krems district or the shopping centers on the eastern outskirts of the city in the last 50 years, the Stein district has remained largely unchanged structurally. However, small commercial uses and small trading companies have largely disappeared.
In recent years, numerous initiatives have been taken to revitalize the Stein district and the former Und monastery between Krems and Stein. Particularly noteworthy are the Kunsthalle Krems (with changing exhibitions, focus on contemporary art) and the Krems Caricature Museum (permanent exhibition by the artist Manfred Deix and the architect and caricaturist Gustav Peichl ( Ironimus ) as well as special shows), a literature house and local initiatives.
Venues in Krems an der Donau (1)
