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
	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 imprisonment in Dürnstein Castle, i... » more information

Aggstein Castle Ruins
	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..... » more information

Artstetten Castle
	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 backdrop against which... » more information

Rosenburg Castle
	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 information

Schloss Schallaburg
	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 information