Hotels in Lower Austria, Austria

Lower Austria is the largest state in Austria, surrounding Vienna and stretching to the Czech and Slovak borders. Its climate sees warm summers perfect for hiking the Danube Valley's terraced vineyards around Wachau, with temperatures averaging 77°F (25°C) in July, and cold winters down to 28°F (-2°C) in January that bring top-tier skiing at Semmering, a UNESCO World Heritage railway turned ski resort. The region splits into two vibes: the wine-focused Wachau valley with its medieval abbeys and apricot orchards, and the industrial south with the sprawling Laxenburg palace park for cycling.