Krems, Austria

Göttweig Abbey with Apricot Dumpling Demonstration

A Benedictine Monastery and a Traditional Austrian Treat Enjoy an exclusive visit to historic Göttweig Abbey before learning how to make tasty apricot dumplings. Take a scenic drive to the Benedictine monastery, located on a hilltop overlooking the splendid Wachau Valley and Danube River. Your host and guide will welcome you at the cellar entrance with a glass of sparkling apricot wine or juice produced in the region. Enjoy a private viewing of a short film about monastic life and learn how the monastery is run today. Step through the church’s neoclassical portal to admire its ornate, colorful interior and stroll the abbey’s informative museum. Climb the Imperial Staircase, crowned by one of the largest and most spectacular ceiling frescoes in the world. Following your tour, continue to the abbey’s show kitchen, where a cook will demonstrate the preparation of Austrian-style apricot dumplings using local ingredients. Sample the delicious results with coffee or tea before returning to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.