CASTLES AND PALACES
Numerous castles, palaces and buildings of great historical significance await visitors in and around the Wachau region. Many castles, such as Dürnstein and the Aggstein ruins, lie right on the banks of the Danube and can be visited in combination with a cruise on the river.
| Dürnstein Ruins | ||
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Dürnstein Castle, the main seat of the Kuenringer family, once stood regally on rocks high above the Danube. The capture of Richard the Lionhearted in 1192 and his impris ... » more Infos |
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| Artstetten Castle | ||
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Artstetten Castle stands high above the Danube, at the gateway to Austria’s Wachau region, not far from the town of Melk. Flanked by an enchanting park, it provides a fairytale ... » more Infos |
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| Burgruine Aggstein | ||
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Located in the Wachau region, on the right bank of the Danube, are the well-preserved ruins of Aggstein Castle. An outing to the castle ruins is quite an experience. You will be able to explore the p... » more Infos |
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| Schallaburg Castle | ||
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Located about 5 km from Melk is the Schallaburg, one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles north of the Alps. The Schallaburg was constructed by the Sighardinger Family in ... » more Infos |
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| Renaissance-Schloss Rosenburg | ||
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The Rosenburg, located in the Waldviertel and built in the 12th century, is amongst Austria’s most beautiful Renaissance castles. The castle was constructed in the 12th century in a strategically ... » more Infos |
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