Fortresses & Castles

The enchanting Artstetten Castle is situated high above the Danube in a charming park and is flanked by seven characteristic towers. This is a place of commemoration for Crown...

The castle ruins are situated at about 300 meters (ca. 985 feet ) altitude above the right bank of the Danube on an outcropping that runs in an East-West direction. It is some 150...

Built by the knights of Leyben around 1113, the castle had an eventful history and constantly changed hands. The 800-year-old castle towers high above the surrounding countryside...

Its history begins in the 13th c and is far from being thoroughly researched. Its rooms from the 13th c are unique and boast the oldest secular frescoes in Austria. 
These unique...

The Renaissanceschloss Schallaburg in the Melker Alpenvorland is an international exhibition centre. In addition to the changing, top-class exhibitions, exciting insights into and...

Renovated grounds dating from the Middle Ages with a fantastic view into the Krems Valley. The imposing ruins of Senftenberg, which tower over the market place of the same name...

The ruins of Dürnstein castle have become famous for the capture of King Richard the Lionheart of England. The castle was built between 1140 and 1145. King Richard the Lionheart...