Krems an der Donau: Danube-side City and District in Lower Austria

Krems an der Donau, a Danube-side city in Lower Austria, functions as both municipality and district authority; known for its historic core, riverside setting and a 2019 population of about 24,900.

Krems an der Donau (Czech: Kremže) is a city in Austria. The name indicates its position on the Donau (the Danube River). Krems serves as an administrative district in the state of Lower Austria, functioning as its own local district authority. As of 1 January 2019, the recorded population was 24,876.

Overview

The qualifier "an der Donau" distinguishes this Krems from other places with the same name and emphasizes the city's riverside location. The urban area includes a historic core and surrounding neighborhoods that form the local municipality and district administration.

Administration

Krems operates as a district-level municipality within Lower Austria. This means municipal responsibilities and certain district functions are handled by the city authorities rather than by a separate district administration.

Population

Latest cited figure: 24,876 residents (1 January 2019).
Population counts are periodically updated by Austrian statistical authorities; more recent figures may be available from official sources.