Krems Danube bridge

The Krems Danube Bridge is a road bridge that crosses the Danube River in Lower Austria, connecting the northern and southern bank areas with a straightforward structure built for two-way traffic. The crossing spans a river section surrounded by vineyard slopes and the valley floor that extends toward the surrounding communities.

The bridge opened in 1971 and marked a turning point in regional infrastructure development. Its completion enabled direct passage between the two banks and boosted commercial activity and mobility across Lower Austria.

The bridge links areas where wine growing and fruit cultivation define the landscape and reflect generations of local craft traditions. Visitors can see the vineyards and orchards that characterize this part of the river valley from the crossing.

Access is available from both riverbanks, and the roadway offers two lanes for traffic in each direction. Visitors should expect standard rush-hour conditions, particularly on weekends when travel across the bridge increases.

The bridge sits at the confluence where the Krems River meets the Danube, a location where the water flow creates distinctive patterns visible from above. From this vantage point, travelers can watch the seasonal changes in water levels and observe riverboat traffic, both key features of this river section.