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Castles and Palaces in Lower Austria
Schloss Hof Palace
Built in 1726 for Prince Eugene of Savoy, Hof Palace was renovated and enlarged under Empress Maria Theresia to create Austria’s largest country palace. Following its heyday in the Baroque, however, the rural retreat began to lose its attraction for the Habsburgs, and its precious interior equipment was eventually removed to furnish other palaces. Meanwhile most of the original objects are back at Hof Palace. Today’s visitors can view the Imperial Apartments, the splendid Festival Hall and the Chapel – extending over two levels and domed by a cupola – just as the best artists of the time designed them.
Schloss Hof Palace
Greifenstein Castle
Located majestically on a cliff above the southern Danube bank, the Greifenstein castle is a breathtaking view, leaving its guests in awe. Established in the early 11th century, the castle suffered many sieges and destruction, but was always rebuilt. Today the castle accommodates exhibitions as well as a restaurant.
Important Note: Due to a major fire Greifenstein castle remains closed to visitors for the time being.
Greifenstein Castle
Rappottenstein Castle
Built in the second half of the 12th century, the Rappottenstein castle belongs to the most important and best preserved castles of Austria. The magnificent construction is inhabited to this day and is open to the public. Due to its secure location on a granite rock, the castle with its five forecourts was never conquered. Particularly impressive are the beautiful renaissance court and the castle garden with a spectacular view. For some years the castle has been a centre of attraction for music lovers: during the summer months friends of classical and modern music and poetry truly get their money’s worth, for the castle is used in summer for cultural events.
Rappottenstein Castle
Dürnstein Ruins
The ruins lie above the charming city Dürnstein in the beautiful Wachau. Only the walls of the main castle remain, but are visible far into the Danube valley. Better preserved, however, are the ruins of the former castle chapel, which is connected - as is the entire castle construction - with the city by walls and defence towers. In 1193, King Richard the Lion-hearted was guarded at the Dürnstein castle, which is 20 walking minutes away from the Old Town.
Dürnstein Ruins
Rosenburg Renaissance Palace
Located majestically above the Kamp lies one of the most beautiful and most significant castles of the country. In the 16th century the castle that was already built in the 12th century was turned into a magnificent Renaissance palace. The inside of the Rosenburg is equally impressive. A real feast for the eyes awaits guests, with precious pieces of furniture, pictures and objets d’art, library and castle chapel. Other attractions are the daily bird's of prey shows and the fairytale world.
Raabs Castle
The impressive irregular fortress, located high above the Thaya, belongs to the oldest castles of the country. Built in the second half of the 11th century, today it offers guests something quite worth seeing. The stone spiral staircase and the medieval frescoes are just as impressive as the renaissance vault and the castle chapel. During the summer months exhibitions and concerts are also a great attraction.
Built in 1726 for Prince Eugene of Savoy, Hof Palace was renovated and enlarged under Empress Maria Theresia to create Austria’s largest country palace. Following its heyday in the Baroque, however, the rural retreat began to lose its attraction for the Habsburgs, and its precious interior equipment was eventually removed to furnish other palaces. Meanwhile most of the original objects are back at Hof Palace. Today’s visitors can view the Imperial Apartments, the splendid Festival Hall and the Chapel – extending over two levels and domed by a cupola – just as the best artists of the time designed them.
Schloss Hof Palace
Greifenstein Castle
Located majestically on a cliff above the southern Danube bank, the Greifenstein castle is a breathtaking view, leaving its guests in awe. Established in the early 11th century, the castle suffered many sieges and destruction, but was always rebuilt. Today the castle accommodates exhibitions as well as a restaurant.
Important Note: Due to a major fire Greifenstein castle remains closed to visitors for the time being.
Greifenstein Castle
Rappottenstein Castle
Built in the second half of the 12th century, the Rappottenstein castle belongs to the most important and best preserved castles of Austria. The magnificent construction is inhabited to this day and is open to the public. Due to its secure location on a granite rock, the castle with its five forecourts was never conquered. Particularly impressive are the beautiful renaissance court and the castle garden with a spectacular view. For some years the castle has been a centre of attraction for music lovers: during the summer months friends of classical and modern music and poetry truly get their money’s worth, for the castle is used in summer for cultural events.
Rappottenstein Castle
Dürnstein Ruins
The ruins lie above the charming city Dürnstein in the beautiful Wachau. Only the walls of the main castle remain, but are visible far into the Danube valley. Better preserved, however, are the ruins of the former castle chapel, which is connected - as is the entire castle construction - with the city by walls and defence towers. In 1193, King Richard the Lion-hearted was guarded at the Dürnstein castle, which is 20 walking minutes away from the Old Town.
Dürnstein Ruins
Rosenburg Renaissance Palace
Located majestically above the Kamp lies one of the most beautiful and most significant castles of the country. In the 16th century the castle that was already built in the 12th century was turned into a magnificent Renaissance palace. The inside of the Rosenburg is equally impressive. A real feast for the eyes awaits guests, with precious pieces of furniture, pictures and objets d’art, library and castle chapel. Other attractions are the daily bird's of prey shows and the fairytale world.
Raabs Castle
The impressive irregular fortress, located high above the Thaya, belongs to the oldest castles of the country. Built in the second half of the 11th century, today it offers guests something quite worth seeing. The stone spiral staircase and the medieval frescoes are just as impressive as the renaissance vault and the castle chapel. During the summer months exhibitions and concerts are also a great attraction.
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