Aschach an der Donau Austria
Austria
Frequently Asked Questions
At the village quay itself. Thirty seconds down the gangway and you are already walking along the riverbank; no shuttle is needed.
Entirely. The village has about 2,000 residents and its main street takes only a few minutes to walk from the quay.
Wander the main street for its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades from the 15th and 16th centuries, follow the riverside promenade in either direction, then settle into a family tavern with a glass of local wine.
Its past as a toll station. In the Middle Ages, boatmen heading down the Danube had to stop here and pay for passage; timber rafts and salt barges made the innkeepers wealthy, and that old prosperity still shows in the carved doorways and inner courtyards.
Not from the village. The bend is seen from the ship's deck, upstream, on arrival or departure. Lookout points overlook it for those taking an excursion.
The euro. In a village this size, keep some cash on hand: small taverns and farms do not all take cards.
German. A few shopkeepers manage in English; French is rare. A German greeting is always well received.
The local wine and the pear cider, Upper Austria's quiet speciality, served with cured meats and farm cheeses. Depending on the season, new must is also available.
Moderately. This is a quiet call with no attraction designed for children. Watching the ship pass through the lock at the large hydroelectric plant nearby, from the upper deck, often interests them more than the village.
May to early October, when the taverns open their courtyards and the riverside walk is pleasant. Autumn adds the grape and orchard harvests; in winter, most village businesses are closed.
