St. Pölten combines a baroque city centre with modern architecture and is an ideal starting point for numerous excursions. The railway connects the young city of St. Pölten with Austria’s glorious capital Vienna in only 20 minutes! In contrast to Vienna’s marveling cultural events, imperial sights and coffee houses, fertile valleys and plains await you in the country side. The stretch of the Danube River Valley between Melk and Krems (called Wachau) is known for prize-winning wines and lots of formidable castles, abbeys, and medieval villages.
In St. Pölten you can stroll through the enchanting Old Town and then head to the fascinating contemporary government district to witness a striking contrast in architectural styles. You can enjoy the culinary delights and Austria’s famous and relaxed coffee culture and discover the greenery in the wonderful recreation park in the centre of the city around the Ratzersdorfer Lake.