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Rivers, canyons & gorges
Wachau Valley
Salzburg, Austria
Wachau Valley, winding along the Danube River in Austria, is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its terraced vineyards and the town of Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Usually quiet
- Best months
- Apr–Jun
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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