Overview
Spitz is a small wine-producing town in the Wachau valley along the Danube, famous for apricot production and white wines like Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The medieval Ruine Hinterhaus castle ruins sit atop the Jauerling, the highest mountain in the Wachau, with panoramic views.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi available at Gasthaus Prankl. Most cafes offer Wi-Fi to customers. Mobile coverage is reliable.
Language
German is the local language. English is spoken at tourist facilities and larger hotels.
Money
Austria uses the Euro (€). Credit cards accepted at hotels and some restaurants; cash preferred at smaller heurigen and markets.
Transport
Spitz Bahnhof connects to Krems and Wachberg by regional train. DDSG and Brandner boats operate April-October along the Danube.
Weather
Summers are warm (25-30°C) ideal for vineyard walks and terrace dining. Wine harvest season (Sept-Oct) is scenic but crowded.