It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site and wine region of Wachauer. It is a popular destination for wine lovers as many wineries offer accommodation. In addition to wine tasting and vineyard tours, visitors will find exploring the area on foot is easy and enjoyable. Take one of the many beautiful hiking trails across ancient rocks and admire the impressive views across the Danube Valley.

Children will enjoy exploring the outdoors of Durnstein too, with outdoor playgrounds and themed trails available to keep them entertained. In addition, children and adults will enjoy Austria's only outdoor biological swimming pool, Kuenringerbad, with an average temperature of 23 degrees Celsius.

Enjoy views of the town from overhead helicopter tours, leisurely river excursions, or hike up into the mountains and explore some of Durnstein's ruins. The mountains offer the ruins of Durnstein Castle and the city wall, as well as beautiful flora and fauna to discover.