Certified “Best-of-Wachau” businesses have been ensuring top enjoyment from regionally typical lodgings, food and drink since 2012.  They consider themselves the flagships of the region and are synonymous with excellent quality that visitors can see and taste.

The Wachau apricot (Wachauer Marille) is a specialty known and recognized throughout Europe. It is one of the few Austrian products protected as its own brand within the EU. Anyone who has sampled apricots originating from different regions will immediately notice the special traits of the Wachau apricot.