Conference venue

Nestled in the picturesque Wachau region—a UNESCO World Heritage site along the Danube River—Krems is renowned for its captivating landscapes, historic architecture, and acclaimed wine culture. The city’s historic center, with its well-preserved medieval and baroque structures, reflects centuries of history and architectural splendor, providing an inspiring backdrop for education and innovation. The picturesque banks of the Danube and the surrounding vineyards create a setting where ideas flourish and creativity thrives.

Life in Krems offers a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. The city’s vibrant cultural scene, including festivals, art galleries, theaters, and museums such as the Kunsthalle Krems and the Karikaturmuseum, ensures a rich and stimulating experience for students and visitors alike. The lively old town, with its charming streets, bustling markets, and inviting cafés and restaurants, offers a taste of the region’s culinary excellence and warm hospitality. The hills and green spaces surrounding the city invite outdoor enthusiasts to explore hiking and cycling routes, creating a balance between academic pursuits and leisure activities.

Krems an der Donau is more than a place to study—it is a city where history meets innovation, where culture and learning intertwine, and where the rhythm of academic life is harmoniously set within a dynamic and welcoming community.

About Göttweig Abbey

The PhD Colloquium and Junior Faculty School take place at Göttweig Abbey, a historic Benedictine monastery situated atop a hill in Austria’s Wachau Valley. Known for its impressive baroque architecture, Göttweig Abbey offers a setting that blends historical significance with a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for focused academic discussions. With origins dating back to the 11th century, the monastery provides a unique context for scholarly exchange.

Participants benefit from engaging sessions in an environment enriched by the Abbey’s long history and the scenic views of the surrounding vineyards and the Danube River. The tranquil setting promotes reflection, dialogue, and connection among scholars, making it a fitting venue for learning and collaboration.

Important information about accommodation and transportation in Krems

The city of Krems offers a wide variety of accommodations, from modern hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts. EGOV2025 will be held at Campus Krems. The city center is connected to the campus by frequent city buses, which makes it convenient to travel by bus. For more information regarding the city buses in Krems such as maps, prices and timetables, visit the public transport website: https://www.krems.at/leben/mobilitaet/stadtbus-ast. It is also possible to walk to Campus Krems. Walking from the city center takes approximately 25 minutes. We recommend accommodation in Krems for a more convenient commuting to the conference venue.

Accommodation

Please observe that you need to book your own hotel – we will not provide a booking service. If you are contacted by companies offering rooms during the conference or urging you to book your hotel room through their services – this is spam.

For your convenience, we have pre-booked rooms at the following hotel at discounted rates. If the alternatives below do not suit your preferences, there are plenty of other accommodation alternatives available online.

Krems Hotel that offers a discounted rate to EGOV-participants: arte Hotel – opposite Campus Krems. Experience the trendy lifestyle in the art district: https://www.arte-krems.at, +43 (0)2732 711-23, willkommen@arte-krems.at

Please enter the code “EGOV2025” when booking to receive a room from our contingent.

The city´s tourist center, “Accommodation in Krems”, provides a selection of accommodation alternatives here: https://www.krems.info/en/accommodation

Transportation – how to reach Krems

By air

Vienna-Schwechat Airport is located a 1 hour ride from the campus Krems by taxi or car. https://www.viennaairport.com/en/passengers 

Trains between Vienna-Schwechat Airport and Krems are frequent. https://www.oebb.at/en/  

For travelling by taxi we can recommend the company Airportservice Waldviertel-Krems. Here you get a fixed price (105 €) with the code “EGOV2025”. Please use the following telephone number to organise a journey: +43 664 213 52 21, or send an email to fa.rolka@gmx.at. Attention: Please book the journey at least 24 hours in advance.

By train

from Vienna

From Vienna Central Station with the ÖBB-Railjet (possibility to change trains in Vienna Meidling) to St. Pölten, then with the regional train to Krems (1 change); journey time: approx. 1:15, trains run hourly.

From Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof with the ÖBB-REX (connections in Wien Spittelau and Wien Heiligenstadt) to Krems; journey time: 1:10, trains run every hour.

From Vienna Airport with the ÖBB-Railjet to St. Pölten, then with the regional train to Krems (1 change); journey time: 1:40, trains run every hour.

from St. Pölten

Regional trains from St. Pölten main station stop in Herzogenburg, Statzendorf, Paudorf, Göttweig, Furth-Palt. Journey time: approx. 30-45 minutes, trains 1 to 2 times per hour`.

For train tickets and information, go to ÖBB railway company’s site https://www.oebb.at/en/. Note that you cannot buy a ticket on the train.