18 days in Lower Austria Itinerary
18 days in Lower Austria Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Lower Austria visit planner
Start: Brussels
Fly to Vienna International Airport, Drive to Gostling an der Ybbs
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Gostling an der Ybbs
— 3 nights
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Gmuend
— 2 nights
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Weissenkirchen
— 5 nights
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Wiener Neustadt
— 4 nights
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Petronell-Carnuntum
— 3 nights
Drive to Vienna International Airport, Fly to Brussels
End: Brussels
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Gostling an der Ybbs — 3 nights
Visit Wallfahrtsbasilika Sonntagberg and Stift Seitenstetten for their historical value. Take a break from the city and head to Erlebniswelt Mendlingtal and Erlaufschlucht. Get out of town with these interesting Gostling an der Ybbs side-trips: Ötscherbach (in Wienerbruck) and Tierpark Stadt Haag (in Haag).
To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Gostling an der Ybbs trip maker tool.
Brussels, Belgium to Gostling an der Ybbs is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can drive to Gmuend.
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Brussels, Belgium to Gostling an der Ybbs is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can drive to Gmuend.
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Gmuend — 2 nights

Gmünd is a town in the northwestern Waldviertel region of Lower Austria and the capital of the Gmünd district. On the 9th (Sat), identify plant and animal life at Naturpark Blockheide, then get a dose of the wild on Naturpark Hochmoor UnterWasserReich Schrems, and then look for gifts at Die Kaesemacherwelt. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Osterreichisches Freimaurermuseum Im Schloss Rosenau, explore the historical opulence of Ruine Kollmitz, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Naturpark Heidereichsteiner Moor.
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Traveling by car from Gostling an der Ybbs to Gmuend takes 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Weissenkirchen.
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Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Gmuend trip simple and quick.
Traveling by car from Gostling an der Ybbs to Gmuend takes 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Weissenkirchen.
Side Trips
Heidenreichstein, Naturpark Hochmoor UnterWasserReich Schrems, Ruine Kollmitz, Osterreichisches Freimaurermuseum Im Schloss Rosenau
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Weissenkirchen — 5 nights
Take a break from the city and head to Wachau Valley and Weinweg Langenlois. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Melk Abbey and Durnstein Abbey. Step out of Weissenkirchen with an excursion to Die Kathedralkirche Maria Himmelfahrt in Sankt Polten--about 34 minutes away.
To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Weissenkirchen road trip planner.
You can drive from Gmuend to Weissenkirchen in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car to Wiener Neustadt.
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To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Weissenkirchen road trip planner.
You can drive from Gmuend to Weissenkirchen in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car to Wiener Neustadt.
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Wiener Neustadt — 4 nights
Wiener Neustadt is a city located south of Vienna, in the state of Lower Austria, in north-east Austria. Take a break from the city and head to Rosarium and Johannesbachklamm. Do some cultural sightseeing at Dom Wiener Neustadt and Franzensburg. Explore Wiener Neustadt's surroundings by going to Burgruine Kirchschlag (in Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt), Baden (Roemertherme & Burgruine Rauhenstein Castle) and Schneeberg (in Puchberg am Schneeberg). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Turkensturz, appreciate the extensive heritage of Die St. Georgs-Kathedrale, take in the dramatic natural features at Seegrotte Hinterbruhl, and look for all kinds of wild species at Naturpark Sparbach.
To see maps and tourist information, read our Wiener Neustadt online visit planner.
Drive from Weissenkirchen to Wiener Neustadt in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can drive to Petronell-Carnuntum.
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Drive from Weissenkirchen to Wiener Neustadt in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can drive to Petronell-Carnuntum.
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Petronell-Carnuntum — 3 nights
Petronell-Carnuntum is a community of Bruck an der Leitha in Austria.GeographyPetronell-Carnuntum lies in the industrial area of Lower Austria. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Roman City Carnuntum and Heidentor gate. Get some historical perspective at Schloss Eckartsau and Schloss Hof. Spend the 21st (Thu) exploring nature at Nationalpark Donau-Auen. There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of The Hainburg Castle and get engrossed in the history at Museum Carnuntinum.
To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Petronell-Carnuntum road trip app.
You can drive from Wiener Neustadt to Petronell-Carnuntum in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to drive back home.
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To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Petronell-Carnuntum road trip app.
You can drive from Wiener Neustadt to Petronell-Carnuntum in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to drive back home.
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Lower Austria travel guide
The country's largest province, Lower Austria, offers tourists a taste of Austrian history, culture, and scenery. This region is actually situated in the northernmost part of the country, but was named for its location downriver along the Danube. Take part in outdoor recreation or relax at a top-quality vineyard. Like much of Austria, this region hosts forests and mountains and is dotted with castles and lakes. Additional attractions include museums of traditional handicrafts, a historical abbey, and the nation's newest capital town.