City: Lower Austria
Top Things to do in Lower Austria
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Things to do in Lower Austria, Austria: The Best Castles
Lower Austria (German: Niederösterreich, pronounced [ˈniːdɐˌʔøːstɐʀaɪ̯ç] ( listen); Czech: Dolní Rakousy; Slovak: Dolné Rakúsko) is the northeasternmost state of the nine states in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria since 1986 is Sankt Pölten, the most recently designated capital town in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria had formerly been Vienna, even though Vienna has not officially been part of Lower Austria since 1921. With a land area of 19,186 km (7,408 sq mi) and a population of 1.612 million people, it is the largest state in Austria, and in terms of population second only to the federal state of Vienna.
Restaurants in Lower Austria
1. Schloss Rothschild
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Schon von weitem grüßt der Kubus auf dem steinernen Schlossturm. Im Schloss Rothschild treffen Geschichte und Moderne aufeinander – historische Tradition und mutige Innovationen. Ob im 5-Elemente-Museum, bei Hochzeiten oder Seminaren, wir lieben die Vielfalt!
2. Belvedereschlossl
3. Burgruine Duernstein
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4.5 based on 391 reviews
Castle Kuernriger (Schloß Kürnriger) is the main attraction of Durnstein (Dürnstein). It is the ruins of the castle in which Richard Leoncoeur, King of England was held prisoner for a year while returning from a Crusade. The ransom was used by the Duke of Babenberg to build the city walls of Vienna. This is a popular historical attraction especially for British people.
Reviewed By RobinB1957 - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Many reviews mention the word hike to get here. That's overegging the pudding in my opinion as it's more like a slightly strenuous hill climb although I do agree that parts of the descent could be slippery in wet weather. There is more than one route up and down by the way. The main route is dotted with information boards giving details of Richard Ist's imprisonment and his relationship with his brother John, Saladdin and Leopold Duke of Austria. Overall I think that there's little doubt that Richard was a nasty piece of work and one can understand John's reluctance to bankrupt England to raise the ransom money.That's another debate however so enjoy the ruins and views in this lovely part of the Wachau valley.
4. Schloss Rosenburg
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Flowwolf - Vienna, Austria
Attended the yearly tournament show. Coloful knights and horses. Was a great experience being taken back some hundred years. My personal takeawy: impressed how agile and fast fighters on horses actually are. Military forces on horses (cavalry) must have been the aspiration of rulers in the past, similar to supersonic fighter planes are to today...
5. Schloss Rohrau
6. Schloss Weitra
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
7. Castle Grafenegg
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By 972LizC - Minneapolis, United States
Just about 50 km from Vienna on route to Wachau valley is this beautiful castle. We biked off the river to here and it was an hour detour and we loved it! You can enjoy a tour in the castle rooms and the beautiful gardens. I wished we were staying in the cottages and sending our musical child here in the summer. We had a picnic and large shpritz.
8. Burg Strechau
9. Schloss Hof
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
With a size of over 50 hectares, Austria's largest rural Palace complex is only an hour's drive from Vienna. As the country seat of Prince Eugene of Savoy and later Maria Theresa and Joseph II. Schloss Hof has seen many splendid celebrations and illustrious guests. Today, visitors can not only see the imperial living quarters in the bel Etage, but also attend numerous Events and activities for the whole Family that continue the opulent traditions of the past.
Reviewed By MartinV3779 - Dubravka, Slovakia
Very close to Bratislava. Wonderfull castle, tasty food in authentic farm restaurant. Mini ZOO with many farm animals, fun for family with kids. Thankfully staff speak German,English & Slovak.
10. Burg Liechtenstein
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4.5 based on 111 reviews
The Liechtenstein Castle, situated on the southern edge of the Vienna Woods, family seat of the Prince of Liechtenstein, is not a museum in the traditional sense, but a while steeped in history, but also very lively place, which annually attracts thousands of visitors from around the world. In addition to substantial parts of the Romanesque castle from the year 1130 to make numerous pieces of furniture, such as weapons, furniture and beamed ceiling, reliefs and the chapel, as well as one of the most beautiful views over Vienna, the castle, to a year-round attractive cultural institution. The present castle was built in 19th Century restored house of Liechtenstein and is still located in their property. She served nearly 200 years (1130-1295) as a temporary residence of the family, and embodies a family history 900 years. Moreover, it has in the last decades of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century served as a museum of the Castle family. We are looking forward to your visit!
Reviewed By j_balint - Budapest, Hungary
We can talk a lot about this place, but on thing is sure! You will deal with a castle jumped out of a fairytale! So, there is a truth why Peter Jackson has directed a few images from the first piece of the Lord of the Rings trilogy!!!!
