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Delve into Durnstein in Austria
Durnstein in the region of Lower Austria is a city in Austria - some 41 mi or ( 66 km ) West of Vienna , the country's capital .
Current time in Durnstein is now 06:07 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Vienna " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Vienna, Weinzierl am Walde, Unterloiben, Sankt Pölten, and Rossatzbach. While being here, make sure to check out Vienna . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Durnstein ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Wachauer Weinlese
Weinlese in der Wachau, im Weingut Pfeffel in Dürnstein - Ried Schreiberberg/Pfaffental ..
Donaufietsroute deel 2 van Grein via Melk en Traismauer naar Wenen (A)
Video impressie van dag 4 tot en met 6, tw: - Dag 4 van Grein naar Ebersdorf/Leben met bezoek aan de Abdij van Melk (ca 61 km). - Dag 5 van Ebersdorf/Leben naar Traismauer met boottocht van Melk naar ..
Dürnstein (Ruine) - Donau - Wachau - Danube - Austria
Dürnstein above the Danube in the Wachau Valley in Austria taken with Canon IXUS 130 camera as *.mov -14.1 mpx (640x480) rendered and edited with Magix Video Deluxe 17 premium (Magix Movie edit pro) o ..
4* Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein, Niederösterreich
4* Gartenhotel & Weingut Pfeffel Dürnstein www.kurz-mal-weg.at ..
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Johann Heinrich von Schmitt
Heinrich Schmitt (1743—11 November 1805) was a lieutenant field marshal in the Habsburg military during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. He developed a sound military reputation as a surveyor, map-maker, and strategist during Austria's wars with the Ottoman Empire, He served on the Quartermaster's staff during the War of the First Coalition. As a major general, he was one of Archduke Charles trusted advisers during the War of the Second Coalition campaign in southwestern Germany.
Located at 48.39 15.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Battle of Dürenstein
The Battle of Dürenstein (also known as the Battle of Dürrenstein, Battle of Dürnstein, Battle of Diernstein and, in German, Gefecht bei Dürrenstein), on 11 November 1805, was an engagement in the Napoleonic Wars during the War of the Third Coalition. Dürenstein is located in the Wachau Valley, on the River Danube, 73 kilometers upstream from Vienna, in Austria.
Located at 48.39 15.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Battle of Dürenstein order of battle
The Battle of Dürenstein order of battle included a Coalition force of Russian and Austrian troops, under the overall command of Mikhail Kutuzov, and a single division of the Corps Mortier commanded by Édouard Mortier. In pursuing the Austrian retreat from Bavaria, Mortier had over-extended the three divisions of his newly formed VIII. Corps, spreading them along the north bank of the Danube.
Located at 48.39 15.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Burgruine Dürnstein
Burgruine Dürnstein is a ruin of a castle in Lower Austria, Austria.
Located at 48.40 15.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Danube University Krems
Danube University Krems (subtitled University for Continuing Education Krems; German: Donau-Universität Krems and Universität für Weiterbildung Krems, respectively) calls itself "the only state-funded university throughout Europe that has specialized in post-graduate academic studies". It is located in Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria.
Located at 48.41 15.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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