The area's museums and live music are just a few of the reasons to vacation in Lower Austria. This romantic and walkable city entices travelers with its shopping and restaurants. If you're looking for accommodations with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Get the royal treatment in Lower Austria with a visito to some of the region's many castles and palaces. Once the seat of a mighty empire, Austria still has the real estate to prove it—whether you're visiting the Hofburg or Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna (where you'll also find the world's oldest zoo), the medieval Kreuzenstein Castle (which boasts an impressive bird of prey display), or the opulent Rosenburg castle, which hosts a variety of historically inspired events and displays. The 11th-century Benedictine Melk Abbey, with its panoramic views over the Danube, also makes for a great day out.
You'll find some seriously great skiing in Lower Austria's mountains. Both Schneeberg and Otscher offer killer runs and epic views, as well as a legendary, no-holds-barred attitude to the apres ski scene. Come summer, the same peaks are great for hiking and biking, offering a completely different alpine view of Lower Austria. At the other extreme, head underground to the former gypsum mines at Seegrotte, where you can experience a boat ride on a subterranean lake (take that, bucket list). You could also look for Lower Austria vacation rentals during the Grafenegg Music Festival a perfect storm of food, wine, castles, and classical music.
Remember to pack your thermals if you're looking for Lower Austria vacation rentals in the winter—the mercury really drops around here. From November to March you can expect temperatures to hover around freezing, rising to the mid-40s towards the end of winter. Summer (June–August) is warm, with temperatures reaching the mid-70s in July and August. The region is a popular destination for skiing, which means you can expect it to be busy during winter. Slower months in the Spring (March–May) or fall (September–October) could also make for a delightful Lower Austria trip.
Lower Austria surrounds Vienna, Austria's capital city, on all sides. The Danube River flows through the northwest of the region, creating the beguiling Wachau valley, which is studded with medieval villages, hilltop castles and abbeys, and expertly tended vineyards. In the south, you'll find the highest peaks of the mountains where you can ski, walk, and hike depending on the season. A popular skiing destination in its own right, Lower Austria vacation rentals could also provide you with the opportunity to combine a skiing trip with a city break in Vienna.
The nearest airport is in Vienna International Airport (VIE), located 34.3 mi (55.3 km) from the city center.
If you prefer to travel by train, Hainfeld Station, Kirchstetten b. Neulengbach Station and Ollersbach Station are the main stations in the city. You can get around Lower Austria by jumping on the metro at Purkersdorf Sanatorium S-Bahn, Baden Josefsplatz Station or Baden Viadukt Station.
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Generally well located and with a price tag that's easy on the hip pocket, studio apartments offer style and privacy with the comforts of home. Book one of these studio apartments for rent in Lower Austria and use it as a base to discover the sights around you:
With Vrbo's awesome range of short-term rentals in Lower Austria, you're sure to find a place to suit your needs. Whether you're looking for somewhere to wind down on your own or to get together with your buddies, these options are hard to beat:
If you're eager to surprise your someone special, take them somewhere special! Plan a romantic weekend getaway in Lower Austria at one of these hideouts and let love bloom:
If your idea of a dream getaway is to bring along all your favorite people, you're going to need a whole lot of space. Luckily, there are many vacation rentals in Lower Austria that are designed for large groups, starting with these sprawling sensations:
Take your pick and cannonball right in. Here are a couple of superb house rentals in Lower Austria where life is better by the pool:
There's nothing like travel to bring your family together, but first, you need to find the perfect space. These family vacation rentals in Lower Austria come with all the room you need to spread out and relax with your loved ones: