Explore Durnstein
Durnstein is a small town in Lower Austria. It lies on the Danube river in the Krems-Land district.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spbz5-_U9wg
Language Spoken
The official language is German.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around 12.00 € (R236.76), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant costs around 50.00 € (R986.48).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 3.90 € (R76.95), and an imported beer around 4.00 € (R78.92).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 4.00 € (R78.92), and then 1.80 € (R35.51) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
The best way to get around would be to hire a car.Things to do in Durnstein
It is lovely to walk around in Durnstein as it has old and narrow cobblestone streets that lead to old and beautiful buildings. You can also take a tour at The Blue Monastery Church and Abbey, and check out Durnstein Castle Ruins. There are many sightseeing opportunities, wonderful dining, shops, and historically significant locations.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Durnstein need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages, and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.