Heidenreichstein Castle, Heidenreichstein, Austria

The colossal Heidenreichstein castle situated in the moorlands to the northwest of the Waldviertel is the largest and best preserved medieval water castle in Lower Austria. The oldest parts of the castle are dated back to the 12th century. It has never been in enemy hands since its construction. The walls of the four wings, the three corner turrets and the keep are up to four metres thick. A guided tour through the three-storey living apartments with spiral staircase and arcades discloses highly remarkable interior fittings including Gothic furniture, articles of daily life and portrait paintings.

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BariczzsoltOfficial (10 months ago)
It’s an amazing historical building ! And we got a private tour during some renovation, but definitely I’d love to come back on spring & summer in a good weather

Hariharan B (2 years ago)
One of the beautiful castle to be visited. It has a good scenic aswell all around.

Miriam (ageekmaybe) (4 years ago)
Unfortunately I was too late for the last tour, but the castle looks really well kept from the outside and I will for sure try to go again to have a look inside ☺️

Andras F (4 years ago)
Fans of medieval castles will love Burg Heidenreichstein. The guided tour is very informative and you learn how life was on the castle many hundreds of years ago.

L Fillipe (5 years ago)
This is one of the hidden jems arond the castles in Austria. Especially magnificent scenery during autumn and spring.

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Sigmaringen Castle was first mentioned in the year 1077 in the chronicles of Petershausen monastery. The oldest parts of the castle are concealed beneath the alterations made during the 17th and the 19th centuries. The secret of the earliest settlement built on this defendable rock will never be fully revealed: large-scale excavation work would be necessary, which the extensive land development renders impossible. Judging from the many Roman remains unearthed in the area around Sigmaringen, the 12th century keep known as the 'Roman Tower' could be traced back to a Roman predecessor.

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