Erlauf (Lower Austria (Niederösterreich)) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) at 253 m elevation, served by Melk Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12.1 km).
Why Visit Erlauf (Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) (lower-austria))
Erlauf is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) (located at 48.1823°N, 15.1891°E, elevation 253 m). Renowned for Erlauf Historic Center & Marktplatz, Erlauf Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, UNESCO Wachau Valley Terraced Danube Vineyards, Benedictine Melk Abbey (Stift Melk) & Dürnstein Ruin, Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) Architecture & Gastronomy, Erlauf rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Melk Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12.1 km) (12.1 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Erlauf
Erlauf Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Erlauf.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Erlauf.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Erlauf.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Erlauf
- Erlauf Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Erlauf.
- UNESCO Wachau Valley Terraced Danube Vineyards — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Erlauf.
- Benedictine Melk Abbey (Stift Melk) & Dürnstein Ruin — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Erlauf.
- Niederösterreich Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Erlauf.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Erlauf
In Erlauf (Lower Austria (Niederösterreich)), traditional Austrian Kaffeehaus and Bäckerei culture—featuring crisp Kaisersemmeln, afternoon Melange coffee with strudel, and seasonal Heuriger or Wirtshaus hospitality—meets classic Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) cooking. Expect hearty regional mains priced around €14–€28, with customary 5–10% 'Aufrunden' tipping directly to the server.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Wachauer Marillenknödel: Light quark-or-potato dough dumplings wrapped around whole PDO Wachau apricots and rolled in toasted buttered breadcrumbs.
- Heuriger Brettljause & Wachauer Laberl: Vineyard tavern wooden platters of roast pork, smoked meats, Liptauer cheese spread, horseradish, and crisp Wachauer rolls.
- Waldviertler Mohnzelten & Karpfen: Hand-folded potato-dough pastries stuffed with sweet grey Waldviertel poppy seeds.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Wirtshäuser & Kaffeehäuser in Erlauf
Erlauf Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Erlauf serving regional Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) dishes (€14–€28).
Erlauf Traditional Kaffeehaus & Konditorei
Local coffee houses and bakeries offering morning Kaisersemmeln, Wiener Melange, Apfelstrudel, and afternoon Mehlspeisen.
Food markets & dining streets: Krems Parish Square Market, Dürnstein Wine Cellars & Baden Brusattiplatz · Regional drinks: Wachau Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, Federspiel, Riesling & Sturm (Autumn New Wine)
Getting to Erlauf & Local Transit
By Train: Melk Bahnhof (ÖBB) (12.1 km) (12.1 km). Check our ÖBB Railjet vs. Westbahn & Vorteilscard Calculator (€) and Wiener Linien, Salzburg Card & Innsbruck Card Calculator to compare Sparschiene fares with regional passes. By Air: Vienna International Airport (VIE).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Erlauf
Combine Erlauf with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Golling an der Erlauf (1.7 km away)
- Krummnussbaum (3.5 km away)
- Pöchlarn (3.8 km away)
- Bergland (3.8 km away)
- Petzenkirchen (4.8 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Lower Austria (Niederösterreich)
Explore other destinations across Lower Austria (Niederösterreich):
St. Pölten · Baden bei Wien · Krems an der Donau · Wachau Valley (Krems, Dürnstein & Melk) · Melk · Dürnstein · Dürnstein · Wiener Neustadt · Klosterneuburg · Baden · Amstetten · Sankt Pölten