The Gothic parish church of Spitz an der Donau is documented from 1222, serving one of the Wachau’s most complete medieval Danube towns. The surrounding UNESCO-designated Wachau vineyards produce Gruner Veltliner and Riesling on terraced slopes above the river. Free entry. Accessible by Wachau Danube boat, cycle path, or regional rail. Best combined with a cycling day through the Wachau wine region.
church in Spitz an der Donau
Pfarrkirche Spitz
The Gothic parish church of Spitz an der Donau, documented from 1222, stands on the right bank of the Danube in the heart of the Wachau wine region, surrounded by the steep terraced vineyards that produce Gruner Veltliner and Riesling under UNESCO World Heritage designation.
- Type
- church
- Destination
- Spitz an der Donau
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 1222
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- Kirchenplatz 12, 3620 Spitz an der Donau, 3620 Spitz an der Donau
- Coordinates
- 48.3659, 15.4144
- Official website
- Visit website