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The Top 20 Castles in the Mostviertel

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in the Mostviertel. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: September 30, 2025

Greifenstein Danube Oxbow

Very nice for swimming and relaxing - just enjoy nature.

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Here you can sit beautifully comfortably. The place is not overcrowded and you can enjoy the silence. There are several restaurants around the square. Here you can eat …

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A worthwhile destination for a tour or a detour beyond the main route. A pretty, tranquil town with some sights. You can linger a while in this place, there is a lot to discover! It's worth it!

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The first historical mention of the castle can be found in the year 907. The Bavarian Sieghart, Count of Sempt and Ebersberg, took possession of "Bösenberg" and fortified it.

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17.11.2018 - The castle ruin can be explored directly on several routes. Optionally via a challenging forest path or comfortably on the forest road. After about 30 minutes on top, …

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Access from the Wachau (junction in Aggstein) via a very steep, but paved road. I can recommend the approach from Maria Langegg via forest roads and trails. This route gives a better impression.

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The castle, which dates back to the 12th century, is just a short detour from the Ybbstal cycle path. From the tower, which serves as a lookout point, you have …

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Heiligenkreuz-Gutenbrunn Castle is a baroque building that was built between 1733 and 1760 and originally served as a training center for secular priests. Today it is privately owned, while the …

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Luberegg Castle is located in St. Georgen near Emmersdorf in the district of Melk in Lower Austria on the left bank of the Danube. The plant, built around 1780 by …

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Plankenstein Castle towers high above the Texingtal. Very nice viewing and resting place. You can also fortify yourself in the castle tavern or spend the night in the castle hotel.

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