🇦🇹 Krems an der Donau: Austria’s Hidden Gem You Can’t Miss!
🏰 First Impressions: "Nice? Really?" Arrived in this "very nice town" (as my local colleague promised) and started with the old town & pedestrian zone—meh. Then… I went uphill! 🚶♂️⛰️ 💡 Key Lesson: Slow down, look around—this town rewards the patient! 🌄 Must-Do: The Uphill Stroll 📍 Google these viewpoints: 1️⃣ Aussichtspunkt Wachtberg 2️⃣ Kreuzbergwarte ✨ Why? ✔️ Luxury hillside villas (so pristine, you’ll envy the residents). ✔️ Panoramic town views—red rooftops + church spires = postcard perfection. ✔️ Flower-lined stairways—like walking through a romantic painting. ⛪ Piarist Church of Our Lady 🌈 Post-rain magic: Turned a corner and—BAM!—stained glass glowing like jewels. 🕌 Bonus: The dense cluster of grand churches feels oddly divine for such a tiny town. 🏛️ Stein Gate (Stein Tor) 🚶♂️ Walked past quickly—it’s lovely, but similar to other Eastern European gates. 📸 Pedestrian Zone Verdict ✔️ Charming, but skippable if you’ve seen a lot of European old towns. 💯 Final Tip: Ditch the main street—hike up instead! #KremsDiscovery #AustrianHiddenGems #SlowTravel #ViewpointHunting #EuropeOffTheBeatenPath