# Things to see in Ybbs an der Donau (Austria): 20 places and when to go

> Ybbs an der Donau is a town in Austria, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Temples (2), Food and drink (2). The best known are Persenbeug Castle, Säusenstein Abbey and Burgruine Freyenstein. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/ybbs-an-der-donau/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Austria · 48.1549, 15.0749
- **Places:** 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/historia/) (14) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/espiritual/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/gastronomia/) (2) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/familia/) (2) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/arquitectura/) (1) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/senderismo/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to March and May to October.
- **Also possible:** April and November.
- **Nearest airport:** VIE Vienna, 111 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Ybbs an der Donau

The places in and around Ybbs an der Donau, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Persenbeug Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-persenbeug/): Castle in Lower Austria, Austria · 3.9 km
- [Säusenstein Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-sausenstein/): Church · 5.0 km
- [Burgruine Freyenstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/ruine-freyenstein/): Building in Neustadtl an der Donau, Austria · 11 km
- [Schloss Ernegg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-ernegg/): Building in Steinakirchen am Forst, Austria · 10.0 km
- [Weinzierl Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-weinzierl/): Building in Lower Austria, Austria · 4.8 km
- [Ereignisdenkmal 100. Jahrestag der Völkerschlacht bei Leipzig Ybbs an der Donau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/ereignisdenkmal-100-jahrestag-der-volkerschlacht-bei-leipzig/): History · Architecture · 2.7 km
- [Fundort der ältesten Oktavglocke der Welt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/fundort-der-altesten-oktavglocke-der-welt/): History · 3.3 km
- [Catholic Church in Petzenkirchen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/kirche-petzenkirchen/): Church building in Petzenkirchen, Austria · 6.1 km
- [Pfarrkirche Nöchling](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/pfarrkirche-nochling/): Church with cemetery in Nöchling, Austria · 10 km
- [Schloss Lehenhof, Scheibbs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-lehenhof/): Building in Scheibbs, Austria · 19 km
- [Schloss Purgstall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-purgstall/): Castle · 11 km
- [Schloss Seisenegg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-seisenegg/): Building in Lower Austria, Austria · 11 km
- [Schloss Senftenegg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-senftenegg/): Castle · 11 km
- [Schloss Wolfpassing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-wolfpassing/): Castle · 8.7 km
- [Dok`s Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/dok-s-brewery/): Brewery · 2.4 km
- [Erlauftal Rundwanderweg 256](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/erlauftal-rundwanderweg-256/): Hiking · 6.9 km
- [Erlauftalbad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/erlauftalbad/): With kids · 11 km
- [Schönegger Badestrand](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schonegger-badestrand/): Beaches · 5.0 km
- [Weinhandel Regina Bernhard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/weinhandel-regina-bernhard/): Winery · 5 m
- [Wildpark Hochrieß](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/wildpark-hochriess/): With kids · Wildlife · 8.7 km

## When to go to Ybbs an der Donau

The best time to visit Ybbs an der Donau is **December to March and May to October**; also possible: April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 8 h 34 |
| February | Best time | 9 h 58 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 35 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 25 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 59 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 50 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 29 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 07 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 33 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 58 |
| December | Best time | 8 h 10 |

In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. In June, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Ybbs an der Donau

The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE, Vienna), 111 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=48.1549%2C15.0749)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.1549%2C15.0749)

## Other towns nearby

- [Melk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/melk/): 40 places · 21 km
- [Klam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/klam/): 47 places · 23 km
- [Martinsberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/martinsberg/): 29 places · 26 km
- [Seitenstetten](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/seitenstetten/): 26 places · 34 km
- [St. Pölten](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/st-polten/): 24 places · 41 km
- [Göstling an der Ybbs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/gostling-an-der-ybbs/): 31 places · 42 km

And all of Austria, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Ybbs an der Donau?

The best known: [Persenbeug Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-persenbeug/), [Säusenstein Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-sausenstein/), [Burgruine Freyenstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/ruine-freyenstein/), [Schloss Ernegg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-ernegg/), [Weinzierl Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-weinzierl/). In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Ybbs an der Donau?

December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10.

### How do you get to Ybbs an der Donau?

The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 111 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.1549%2C15.0749) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Ybbs an der Donau as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).