On Tuesday March 3rd we had scenic sailing all morning in the Wachau Valley. This is an UNESCO Heritage site. We cruised by small villages, churches and terraced vineyards. This is some of the more beautiful stretches of the Danube.
It would be more colorful and lovely in a different season of the year. Early March is still winter and can be quite stark.
This was a confusing traveling day, I missed the fact that we had sailed past Vienna but then watched as we sailed past Krems and then while we were touring the boat came back to Krems to dock before sailing back to Vienna.
We docked in Weibenkirchen for a short time. Our final docking on this day would be in Melk.
This little village was pretty sleepy with few shops and of those shops, nothing was open. I’m guessing they cater to late Spring and summer traffic. On this day we were bussed to Durnstein for an hour visit of this village and then to the Benedictine Melk Abbey overlooking the Danube. Those excursions will be another post.
While we were on those excursions the Magna sailed on to Melk where we met up after our tour and had dinner.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
The photos are lovely!
Even during the “off season” (so to speak), your photos are very interesting and beautiful. Love the architecture, especially.
Beautiful views from your river boat cruise. The scenery is lovely, the church and tower are beautiful. Take care, have a great weekend.
…thanks for taking me along!
Beautiful and interesting photos!!
We cruised the Wachau Valley in July and it was lush and green. It’s interesting to see it here at the end of winter. Still so beautiful with the towers rising into the air.
I am sure that late spring and summer are even more lovely, but the scenery there is still something to behold! Natural beauty as well as grand – and simple – architecture. Thank you for inviting along on the Danube!
Catching up with all your amazing travels. That boat trip look wonderful. B x
It does look like an overcast day. You did however see some beautiful buildings again.
Vacations that focus on historic architecture are the best – thanks for taking me along on your travels!
That’s a great adventure and such beautiful architecture and scenery.
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