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Town in Lower Austria, Austria
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Spitz is a small town in the Wachau, on the river Danube. Together with the neighbouring villages of Gut am Steg, Schwallenbach, and Vießling it is a major wine-producing centre of the region.
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Hinterhaus Castle Ruins
The ruins are located on a rocky ridge of the Jauerling, the highest mountain in the Wachau, and near the well-known Tausendeimerberg vineyard. The castle was built in the 12th century, and conquered by the Knights of Spitz, who modified and extended it in the 13th and 14th centuries. It is the setting for a number of legends, including one in which the ghost of the lady of the castle appears annually on the anniversary of her husband's death.
Spitz Maritime Museum
The museum is devoted to illustrating the history and development of maritime traffic on the Danube River.
St. Maurice Parish Church
The first chapel was built here in the late 12th century and dedicated to St. Gotthard. The current structures date predominantly from the early 14th century, with some modifications from the 15th and 16th centuries. Portions of the defensive wall surrounding the church still remain.
Operating since 1926, the café serves regional specialties. Visitors can dine indoors or outdoors on a very pleasant terrace overlooking the river. Has disabled access and a play area for children.
Serves regional cuisine, with a focus on traditional produce that is in danger of being forgotten and dying out. Reservations can be made online.
The hotel dates from 1680, and has a highly-regarded onsite restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and garden with sunbeds. A public swimming spot on the riverfront is located directly in front of the hotel. Free Wi-Fi, pets permitted on request, free private parking available.
The 400-year-old building has a number of holiday apartments.
Located on the border between the Wachau and the Waldviertel, this 13th-century castle has been completely restored and now has a few double rooms as well as holiday apartments, complete with antique furniture. There is also a castle tavern which serves traditional regional cuisine. The castle is open to guests from May to October.
By train
A regional train passes through Spitz Bahnhof connecting Krems with Emmersdorf (four times daily) and Spitz (three times daily). Use ÖBB's SCOTTY to look up train information online.
By boat
From mid-April through October Spitz can be reached by river boats which ply the route between Melk and Krems/Stein, also making stops in Emmersdorf and Dürnstein.
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