The apricot trees are already showing white tips. Individual buds have burst open.

Apricot blossom full bloom

What is the best way to get to the Wachau to see the apricot blossom?

By car we either drive to Melk and from there towards Mautern. On the other side of the Danube from Krems towards Dürnstein to Weißenkirchen and Spitz to Emmersdorf. Coming from Melk, when we turn the curve in St. Johann im Mauerthale, we can see the apricot gardens all the way to Oberarnsdorf. Since the street is a little higher, we can see the apricot gardens in their delicate blossoms, as if floating above a sea of ​​flowers. To the left and right of the road we see blooming apricot trees.

Where do we stop to walk through the apricot gardens?

A tip: We drive from Melk towards Mautern and park the car at

Church in St. Johann im Mauerthale.

From the church a small footpath leads us to the staircase path to the Danube.

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We walk downstream along the stairway and admire the blooming apricot trees on the right hand side.

Along this path, the so-called apricot mile, We learn interesting facts about apricots from display boards. A plan of routes for Arnsdorf and here one for rosette.