Weißenkirchen in the Wachau: landing stages and local transport

Danube landing stages 17 and 18

Weißenkirchen in the Wachau lies on the left bank of the Danube. Stage 17 is directly in front of the village centre, with the old town a short walk inland. Stage 18 is farther north-east along the river. The operator lists coach access for boarding and alighting at both stages. They are neighboring but separate landings; the cruise documents identify the actual berth.

A coach turning area lies between the cable ferry and stage 17. Coaches use it to pick up and set down passengers. It is a short-stop area, distinct from a bus station or general coach parking. A separate scheduled bus stop is near the tourist information office.

Village, railway and ferry

Rathausplatz and the village centre are inland, north-west of stage 17. Weißenkirchen railway station is north-east of the historic centre, on the seasonal Wachaubahn between Krems and Emmersdorf. The railway station, landing stages and coach turning area serve different purposes; the train’s operating date and the return journey must fit the time ashore.

The cable ferry is upstream, south-west of stage 17, and crosses to St Lorenz on the opposite bank. It is a separate river crossing with its own operating hours. For a walk through the village, keep the confirmed stage number as the reference for returning to the ship.