Take a stroll where emperors once dwelled, in magnificent castles and historical gardens. Or explore the former haunts of noble and less noble knights of old. Travel the Danube between Ybbs and Hainburg and discover a whole series of castles and fortresses and ruins.
Artstetten Castle with its characteristic seven towers stands in the middle of an idyllic park in the southern Waldviertel, not far from the Danube. The castle looks back on an...
Presumably founded by the Kuenringers at the beginning of the 12th century, it was given its basic form, which has been preserved to this day, a good three centuries later. It...
At the northernmost point of the Alps, the "Hangintenstein" (hanging stone), stands the small but beautifully laid out and essentially Romanesque Greifenstein Castle. It is assumed...
750 years of castle history - Marchegg Castle
The historically significant castle was once built as part of the town fortifications of Marchegg by King Ottokar II of Bohemia in...
Built around 1113 by the Knights of Leyben, the castle has experienced a varied history and thus also changing owners. The 800-year-old castle is enthroned on a mighty rock with a...
The so-called Gozzoburg is considered one of the most important medieval inner-city buildings in Austria. Its eventful history began in the 13th century and continues to occupy...
A historic castle next to a futuristic open-air stage in a landscaped park, a 19th century riding school next to a modern concert hall and much more await you in Grafenegg.The...
The Renaissance Schallaburg Castle in the Melk Alpine foothills is an international exhibition center. In addition to the changing, top-class exhibitions, it awaits its visitors...
Rohrau Castle, built around 1524 by the Counts of Harrach, was given its current late Baroque appearance at the end of the 18th century. It is nestled in a wild and romantic...
The Knights of Spitz lived in the ruins of Hinterhaus 700 years ago. This castle was used by the Kuenringers to monitor the Danube. Today, the ruins are a popular excursion...
Eckartsau Castle made world history in 1918: the last Austrian imperial couple, Emperor Karl and Empress Zita, spent the months before their departure into exile here. The daily...
SCHLOSS HOF - The adventure paradise for the whole family!The baroque festival culture that once dominated life at Schloss Hof is still honored today. Throughout the year, the...
The former hunting lodge of Prince Eugene and Maria Theresa is only three kilometres away from Schloss Hof Estate and a genuine insider’s tip. It radiates a unique fascination of...
A river landscape on the Danube that is unique in Central Europe has been protected by the Donau-Auen National Park since 1996. This pristine landscape is a protected area and...
Stetteldorf Castle, also known as Juliusburg Castle, is an impressive building in Stetteldorf am Wagram, in the south-western Weinviertel region of Lower Austria. It sits...
The mighty ruin of Senftenberg, which towers over the market of the same name on a high rock, dominates the Krems Valley ("Kremstal" in German) with its appearance.
After a short...
Sitzenberg Castle was once a fortress. Four onion-shaped towers still bear witness to the fortified nature of the castle. Four staircases lead to several balconies, which offer a...
The castle was built between 1140-1145. The English king Richard the Lionheart tore up the Austrian flag on the return journey of his crusade and refused to share the spoils of war...
Traismauer Castle has an eventful history behind it: it was once the Roman equestrian fort Augustianis - the stables were located in today's arcades. To the east of the camp was...
