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Krems is one hour away from Vienna. Check the maps of the country and region here:
The City of Krems
Krems is university town rich in tradition and is justifiably called the
education capital of Lower Austria. During term time the town is
characterised by its some 9,000 pupils and students. With an investment of
72.7 million euros, the town’s student population is about to rise by 4,500
students thanks to the new „Campus Krems“. The town’s flair and the cultural
and leisure activities it offers means that students get to feel at home and
enjoy their university years here.
Krems, with its population of 25,000 people, is one of the oldest towns in the country and was first mentioned in 995. The town is characterised by its historic buildings which contribute to its distinctive feel. Everywhere you go you are confronted by 1,000 years of history – on the streets and in the squares, in the old monasteries and churches and in the town houses and forts. A walk through Krems and Stein is always worth it. And afterwards you can relax and enjoy the open-air cafes, restaurants and taverns. Krems has one of the most beautiful and lively pedestrian areas in Austria where shopping in the old town becomes a real experience.
Krems has its own festival which attracts thousands of visitors each year
who come to sample the wide programme of events and the diverse range of
music and theatre. The town has also become an established centre for
contemporary art and culture – for example, it is has the Krems art quarter,
home to the Caricature and Literature Museum and the art gallery. Krems’
gallery – the biggest in Austria – has hosted many renowned exhibitions of
19th and 20th century art.
A wide variety of firms have also set up offices at the town’s business and industry park, built on a 100 hectare green-field site. The RIZ-Krems business start-up centre has set a leading example for other companies wishing to move to Krems through its work with young, innovative firms to create a successful cluster of biotech businesses. Training, research and practical work are tied together in a perfect symbiosis and it is no coincidence that firms are moving to Krems – the town which offers science, research and education in one place.
In such a high-achieving environment fitness and well-being are important
commodities and also provide an excellent balance to studying. The stunning
vineyards around Krems offer the opportunity for jogging, mountain biking,
inline skating and relaxation. Simultaneously romantic, traditional and
homely, the town is also innovative, cosmopolitan and welcoming – opposites
which are united harmoniously in Krems.
For more information www.krems.gv.at
The map below shows the location of downtown Krems. There will be buses every morning at 8:30 to bring you from your hotel to the IMC University.
Weather in Krems, Austria
In May, Krems has an average temperature of 16 ºC. So expect day temperatures of at least 20 ºC during our meeting!
The following link will give you the most update weather forecast: http://www.eurometeo.com/english/forecast/city_LOAG
Arrival by airplane
Vienna International Airport (75 km)
Linz/Hörsching Airport (120 km)
Airport Krems-Langenlois (742 m asphalt-runway, for planes up to 5t
permitted)
If you arrive by plane at the Vienna airport, then you will be able to take one of the direct shuttle buses that we organize for our meeting participants. There will be buses at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 and 22:00. Please look out for our welcome desk near the customs area. The shuttle bus takes about 1 hour and will cost 12 € per person. All participants that indicated that they need transfer have already been informed by e-mail. Please read the e-mail carefully.
There will also be direct shuttle buses from Krems to Vienna airport on the 20th and 21st of May. You will receive information about those shuttle buses at the meeting.
For questions, please contact Elke Neuhofer at elke.neuhofer@fh-krems.ac.at.
Arrival by Train
From Vienna (Franz-Josef-railway station) to Krems: travel time:
about 1 hour
From St. Pölten (west train) to Krems: travel time: about 30-45 min.
Train information railway station Krems: +43 2732 82536 345
General train information Vienna: +43 1 1717
Travel by Car
From Vienna via the A22 and the B3 to Krems
From the A1 west highway from St.Pölten via the S33 to Krems
From A1 west highway until Melk and then on the B3 to Krems (through
the Wachau)
The tourism office in Krems has lots of information about this area. Check out www.krems.info
More Information about the Conference Location (IMC) is available here.