Krems an der Donau
City in Lower Austria, Austria
Overview
Krems an der Donau is a charming Austrian town at the eastern gateway to the Wachau Valley, famed for its wine culture, medieval old town, and riverside beauty. The city blends history with relaxed living and is a hub for exploring Lower Austria's landscapes and vineyards.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Austria
State
Lower Austria
Population
24,627
Time Zone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
48.41°, 15.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,765
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
82
English
68
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-27.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
703 mm
Internet Speed
87 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
57
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
13
Parks
22
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
991.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 79/100.