Krems calls itself a city of education for good reason
The city attracts students from all over the world who come to study, research and work together. The IMC Piaristengasse and IMC Gozzoburg sites have an especially international feel to them; this is where the majority of our international degree programmes are based.
History meets modern age
Krems has a history stretching back over 1,000 years. You can feel it when you walk through the old town or arrive at our IMC Piaristengasse and IMC Gozzoburg campuses. These parts of the university have a unique atmosphere thanks to the combination of beautiful historic settings and contemporary features – which is a distinctive trait of the town as a whole.
Lively restaurant scene in Stein’s old town
The historic centre of Stein is just a few minutes south of Campus Krems. It offers a colourful international mix of places to eat and drink: Greek, Mexican, Italian – in fact, a whole world of culinary delights.
In between these are also traditional Austrian restaurants, cafés and Heuriger wine taverns.
Sports and exercise by the Danube or on campus
Cycling, inline skating or running – there are plenty of options right on your doorstep
From IMC Campus Krems it’s best to head for the Danube, where the Danube cycle path will take you to Vienna or into the Wachau valley.
Stein has a rowing club, and the Wachau valley is the place to go for mountain bikers and climbers. Local walks and hikes include the Wachauer Marillen Erlebnisweg, the Welterbesteig Wachau and the Jakobsweg Weinviertel route, which passes through the town.
Campus Sport
Campus Sport offers a wide-ranging sports and exercise programme, so it’s just a quick hop from lectures to the sports club. Fencing, yoga or badminton? There is something for everyone, and at very reasonable prices.
Check the Campus Sport website for information on courses and pricing. The course overview and detailed costs can be found on the Campus Sports page. Tip: ÖH IMC Krems offers Austrian Students’ Union support amounting to 20% of the course fee (or a maximum discount of EUR 30).
Miles better: a host of artistic and cultural experiences
Most of the cultural attractions belonging to Kunstmeile Krems are located in Stein: the Kunsthalle Krems gallery, the Karikaturmuseum Krems comic and cartoon museum and the Forum Frohner gallery. Other cultural offerings include the Artothek, where works of art are available for hire, and the Literaturhaus NÖ literature centre.
Influences from all over the world
The arts and culture scene in Krems is another aspect of the city with an international flavour – artists in residence regularly come to Krems from abroad and the galleries enjoy an international reputation.
MODERN
Kunsthalle Krems is Lower Austria’s gallery of contemporary art. Give yourself ample time to explore the wide range of themed and solo exhibitions. Since its reopening in 2017, the gallery has concentrated exclusively on contemporary art, encompassing new media such as film and video as well as installation art.
Kunsthalle Krems’s cooperation with the donaufestival, a festival of contemporary music in Krems, underscores the gallery’s interdisciplinary focus.
HUMOROUS
The Karikaturmuseum Krems is a popular destination on the Kunstmeile. It is a place for looking deep down into the Austrian psyche – at the permanent exhibition of Manfred Deix or temporary exhibitions of works by other Austrian and international cartoonists, satirists and caricaturists. Designed by architect Gustav Peichl – aka the caricaturist Ironimus – the building itself is also a real eyecatcher.
An Authentic (Lower) Austrian Experience
The 3,000 square-metre Landesgalerie Niederösterreich is set to become the latest addition to Kunstmeile Krems. The new gallery on Franz-Zeller-Platz will show works from the Lower Austrian State Collections.
Krems: the festival town
Every April a very special atmosphere fills the air in Krems: the time has come for the donaufestival contemporary music and performance festival
Music fans from all over the world visit Krems to discover new sounds. Lots of other festivals take place throughout the year too, including Glatt & Verkehrt (concert series), Literatur & Wein and Kabarett & Comedy.
Heuriger culture: the taste of Krems
A visit to one of the Heuriger wine taverns – an institution in the region – is a must for anyone studying in Krems. At certain times of year, winegrowers open their cellar doors, serving wine and cold dishes. There are dozens of Heuriger in Krems, Stein and the surrounding area.
Local produce markets
A market is like the heart of a city.
Luckily enough, Krems has several of them, such as the Saturday morning market on Pfarrplatz, which is a favourite with the locals.
The slightly smaller organic market on Dreifaltigkeitsplatz takes place on Friday mornings. There is a lot of local produce on sale, including fish from the Waldviertel region, bread and pasta, fruit and vegetables, and various sheep’s and goat’s cheeses.
Shopping and eating out in town
Swedish cinnamon buns in a café or local Wachauer Laberl rolls from the bakery.
The town centre is full of shops and places to eat and drink. Whether you fancy a long breakfast, quick lunch or relaxed evening meal, there are plenty of cafés and restaurants to choose from. The shops including grocers, drugstores and supermarkets have everything to meet your day-to-day needs.
Shopping at a whim
Göglstrasse and the streets around Dreifaltigkeitsplatz are home to plenty of smaller stores selling exclusive clothes, jewellery and home accessories. It’s easy to get around to all of these on foot or by bike. Krems also has a shopping centre with a wide range of stores not far from the town centre.
