Important
information
To ensure that you can enjoy your stay at Hotel Richard Löwenherz in a relaxed way from the very beginning, we have compiled all important information for you here. Find out everything you need to know about arrival and parking options, breakfast and your stay at the hotel.
Booking information from A to Z
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Air conditioning
- Our rooms are equipped with air conditioning to ensure a comfortable temperature even on warm days.
- The air conditioning remote control is located next to your room door.
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Arrival, Check-in & Parking
Arrival by car
- As a hotel guest, you are permitted to drive through the pedestrian zone of Dürnstein directly to the hotel at any time.
Check-in
- Your room is available from 3:00 pm on the day of arrival.
- If you are arriving after 6:00 pm, we kindly ask you to inform us in advance.
- You can conveniently provide your pre-check-in details in your personal guest area up to 3 days before arrival.
- Alternatively, you can use our online check-in service. Two days before your arrival, you will receive an email with all important information.
Parking
- A maximum of one parking space per room is available in one of our two courtyards from 3:00 pm on the day of arrival until 11:00 am on the day of departure.
- The parking spaces directly in front of the hotel are accessible at any time. Please note that the gate to the inner courtyard is closed from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.
- Upon check-in, you will receive an access card for our hotel parking area.
- If no parking space is available, please contact our reception team.
- Public parking spaces within the village area are reserved exclusively for residents of Dürnstein.
- We accept no liability for vehicles parked on our premises.
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Bicycle parking
- A covered bicycle parking area is available free of charge in our inner courtyard for your own bicycles.
- We accept no liability for bicycles parked on our premises.
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Bike rental
- Depending on availability, you are welcome to rent bicycles directly at our reception or reserve them before your arrival.
- For your cycling tours through the Wachau, we provide 8 city bikes and 4 e-bikes.
- Prices per bicycle and day:
- City bike € 15
- E-bike € 35
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Breakfast
- In our restaurant, we serve a rich breakfast buffet with regional specialities every day from 7:30 am to 10:00 am.
- Upon request, we are happy to accommodate any dietary requirements or intolerances.
- If you wish, we can also serve your breakfast in your room for an additional service fee of € 8. Please place your order by 8 pm on the evening before.
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Departure & Check-out
- Please vacate your room by 11:00 am at the latest on the day of departure and settle your hotel bill by this time.
- Please remember to return your room key to the reception desk upon departure.
- If you would like to enjoy Dürnstein a little longer after check-out, you are welcome to leave your luggage in our luggage storage area at the reception.
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Drinking water
- Our tap water is perfectly safe to drink and can be enjoyed at any time.
- It is of excellent quality and especially refreshing.
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Drinks & snack vending machine
- Instead of a minibar in your room, a drinks and snack vending machine is available on the first floor near the exit to the monastery garden.
- You can purchase drinks and snacks there around the clock.
- Payment is only possible in cash.
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EV charging station
- EV charging stations for electric cars are available at various locations in the surrounding area.
- An overview of the nearest charging stations, including information on locations, availability and charging options, can be found at the following link:
EV charging station nearby
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Groups & Events
Arrival by car
- As a hotel guest, you are permitted to drive through the pedestrian zone of Dürnstein directly to the hotel at any time.
- Due to the limited number of parking spaces, we recommend forming carpools whenever possible.
Check-in
- Your rooms are available from 3:00 pm on the day of arrival.
- If you are arriving after 6:00 pm, we kindly ask you to inform us in advance.
- You can conveniently provide your pre-check-in details in your personal guest area up to 3 days before arrival.
- Alternatively, you can use our online check-in service. Two days before your arrival, you will receive an email with all important information.
Parking
- A maximum of one parking space per room is available in one of our two courtyards from 3:00 pm on the day of arrival until 11:00 am on the day of departure.
- The parking spaces directly in front of the hotel are accessible at any time. Please note that the gate to the inner courtyard is closed from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am.
- Upon check-in, you will receive an access card for our hotel parking area.
- If no parking space is available, please contact our reception team.
- Public parking spaces within the village area are reserved exclusively for residents of Dürnstein.
- We accept no liability for vehicles parked on our premises.
Arrival by coach
- Please note that coaches cannot drive directly to the hotel due to the narrow streets.
- The coach stops at car park P1 near the Danube, approximately a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
- We are happy to organise luggage transport from the car park to the hotel.
- Please provide us in advance with your expected arrival time and the coach driver’s telephone number.
Arrival & parking with a coach
Guest list & special requests
- Please send us a complete guest list including room allocation for all participants no later than 3 days before arrival.
- Please also inform us of any special requests or requirements of your guests so that we can best accommodate their individual needs.
Invoicing
- Please provide us with the desired billing address for the total invoice no later than 3 days before arrival.
- Please also let us know which services should be included on the group invoice and which services will be paid directly by guests on site.
Table reservations at Restaurant Richard Löwenherz
- If you are planning a meal for your group at our restaurant, we recommend making a reservation well in advance.
- Please consider our opening hours and our weekly closing days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- As a special highlight amidst the Wachau vineyards, we offer the opportunity to book an exclusive 3- or 4-course menu accompanied by a wine tasting. Our in-house sommelier will guide you through a selection of fine wines and share fascinating insights into the diversity and unique characteristics of Wachau wines.
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Health & Emergencies
Emergency card
- For your safety, we provide an emergency card at our reception where important medical information such as allergies, medical conditions, medication and emergency contacts can be recorded.
- In an emergency, this information can help emergency responders act faster and more effectively.
- We therefore recommend completing the emergency card.
- Your personal data will of course be treated confidentially and deleted after your stay.
Defibrillator (AED)
- A ready-to-use defibrillator (AED) is located at Hotel Richard Löwenherz, directly at the entrance to the restaurant terrace.
- The device is easy to use and guides you step by step through the process with clear instructions.
- Further information and locations can be found in the AED network.
AED-Network
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Internet & Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel during your stay.
- You will find the Wi-Fi access details in your room or can obtain them at reception.
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Local tax
- The local tax of € 2.60 per person per night (for guests aged 15 and over) is not included in the room rate.
- From 2027, the local tax will increase to € 2.70 per person per night.
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Massages & Treatments
- Treat yourself to a relaxing massage with our long-standing partner Julia Grausenburger.
- Enjoy your massage in the comfort and privacy of your own room.
- Arrange your preferred appointment directly, or let us know and we will be happy to organise it for you.
Massage treatments
Book an appointment
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Monastery garden & swimming pool
Monastery garden
- Our monastery garden is open daily from 7 am to 9 pm.
- Enjoy relaxing moments and the special atmosphere of our hotel.
Swimming pool
- Our outdoor pool is available from May to September.
- The pool area is open daily from 7 am to 8 pm.
- Green pool towels and bathrobes can be found in your wardrobe.
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Opening hours Restaurant Richard Löwenherz
MON, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN
12 - 4 pm | Kitchen open until 2.30 pm
6 - 10 pm | Kitchen open until 9 pmTUE, WED
closed- Wachaumarathon | 13. September 2026
closed at lunchtime
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Payment options
- Cash – please note that we do not accept €500 banknotes.
- Credit and debit cards: VISA, V Pay, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express and Maestro.
- Bank transfer: Thiery GmbH | Raiffeisenbank Krems | IBAN: AT72 3239 7000 0030 0509 | BIC: RLNWATWWKRE
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Peace & Privacy
- You will find the “Do Not Disturb” door hanger on the coat hook in your room.
- If you would like to remain undisturbed, please hang it on the outside of your room door.
- If the door hanger is still on your door at 3 pm, we kindly ask for your understanding that your room can no longer be cleaned that day.
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Pets
- Your four-legged companion is also very welcome at our hotel.
- We charge € 20 per dog per night.
- Please note that dogs are not permitted in the monastery garden or in the breakfast area.
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Room cleaning – Green Option
- For the sake of the environment, we offer our “Green Option”.
- During a stay of several nights, you have the option to forgo daily room cleaning and make a valuable contribution to protecting the environment.
- As a thank you for your support, we will surprise you with a small gift.
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Room key
- Please take your room key with you when leaving the hotel in the evening.
- You can also use it to open the main entrance and return to the hotel at any time.
- On departure, please return your room key to reception.
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Table reservation Restaurant Richard Löwenherz
- Reserve your table online with ease and look forward to delightful moments at Restaurant Richard Löwenherz.
Table reservation
- Reserve your table online with ease and look forward to delightful moments at Restaurant Richard Löwenherz.
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Taxi
- For your taxi rides, we recommend our partner Keyif Taxi Krems.
- The taxi is based in Krems. Please allow for an arrival time of around 15 minutes.
- You can book your ride directly by calling +43 676 5555334.
- Our reception team will also be happy to assist you with arranging a taxi.
Keyif Taxi Krems
Terms & Cancellation Policy
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Terms
- The General Terms and Conditions for the Hotel Industry (ÖHVB) apply in their current valid version.
General Terms and Conditions
- The General Terms and Conditions for the Hotel Industry (ÖHVB) apply in their current valid version.
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Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations or changes to bookings are only accepted in writing.
- The right of withdrawal pursuant to Section 18 (1) No. 10 FAGG does not apply. Instead, the General Terms and Conditions for the Hotel Industry (AGBH 2006) and/or our own cancellation policy apply.
NON-REFUNDABLE RATE – Bookable up to 14 days before arrival, exclusively via our website
- A one-time change to another date is possible up to 7 days before arrival.
- From 6 days before arrival, or in the event of cancellation or no-show, 100% of all booked services will be charged.
FLEXIBLE RATE – Valid for bookings of up to 5 rooms
- Changes or cancellations can be made free of charge up to 5 days before arrival.
- From 4 to 3 days before arrival, a cancellation fee of 50% will be charged.
- From 2 days before arrival, a cancellation fee of 90% will be charged.
- Late arrival, early departure or no-show will be charged at 100%.
FLEXIBLE RATE FOR GROUPS – Valid for bookings of 6 rooms or more
- Changes or cancellations can be made free of charge up to 30 days before arrival.
- From 29 to 21 days before arrival, 20% of all booked rooms/services may be cancelled free of charge. Any cancellations exceeding this amount will be charged at 90% of the booked rooms/services.
- From 20 to 7 days before arrival, 10% of all remaining rooms/services may be cancelled free of charge. Any cancellations exceeding this amount will be charged at 90% of the booked rooms/services.
Delicacies to Take Away
Would you like to think of us at home as well and take a little delicacy with you to enjoy or give as a gift?
We have a few ideas for you: Choose from our house wine, homemade walnut liqueur (made with walnuts from our monastery garden), or our delicious apricot jam.
Simply ask our service team or reception for more information.