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Niederösterreich or Lower Austria is dubbed ‘The cradle of Austria’s history’. Among the 9 federal states of the country, Lower Austria is the largest. Geographically speaking, Lower Austria is situated in the east of Upper Austria. It is just named thus because it is located on the Danube’s lower part. The Danube flows through Lower Austria from west towards the east. Lower Austria is about 7,400 square miles. Its northern border is Czech Republic, eastern border is Slovakia, southern border is the Styria province and its western border is Upper Austria. From Vienna, Lower Austria is easily reachable as it is practically sitting on Vienna’s doorstep.

Lower Austria is once a place of heavy fortifications. In fact many of the remains of the 550 castles and fortresses are evident all over the state. The dynasties of Babenberger and Kuenringer hail from the medieval times and they had their states in Lower Austria. The former imperial city known as Wiener Neustadt is situated right at the Alps’ foothills. Richard the Lion-Hearted was once imprisoned in Dürnstein, a place with terraced vineyards and located along the Danube. In Lower Austria, you can also find structures such as churches and monasteries that are of the Gothic and Romanesque eras along with numerous baroque abbeys. Lower Austria is dotted with vineyards and when it is time for summer, music festivals along with contemporary and classical theatre make Lower Austria a fun-filled place.

Waldviertel-Weinviertel is a district in Lower Austria and is among the most celebrated. ‘Viertel’ means Lower Austria’s traditional division and the district means woods (Wald) and wine (Wein) division. This district offers everyone marked hiking paths that are thousands of miles plus numerous wine cellars reminiscent of the old and mellow. Lower Austria is also a state known for 60% of the country’s grape harvest. Grapevines can be seen in Wienerwald’s rolling hillsides all through Wachau’s terraces. Through the province, you can take any of the ‘wine routes’ and shop at cosy taverns, taste local vintages, and enjoy Lower Austria in general.

Lower Austria is not only about vineyards and outdoors. The state also offers a lot of relaxing spa resorts, Baden being the most frequented. If you ever get tired of the city, you can always take your family, which means including your children to one of these spas and be welcomed by inviting innkeepers. A lot of towns in Lower Austria are equipped with numerous attractions that are designed with kids especially in mind. When you go to towns in Lower Austria, getting to a hotel is not that much of a problem because every hotel is signposted at different approaches towards them.

Hotels are perfect for those who only want to travel through Lower Austria for a week or two. But if you plan on staying long in the state, which you should, then there are many real estate options to choose from. Living in Lower Austria is also a very good thing. There are many things the state has to offer including sumptuous real estates perfect for your needs.

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