The Top 20 Castles around Dunkelsteinerwald
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 around Dunkelsteinerwald. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Dunkelsteinerwald. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 12, 2025
The castle ruins were built above the town of the same name in Dürnstein in the 12th century. The castle is known thanks to a famous prisoner: The English King …
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From Dürnstein-Oberloiben, the bus leaves every hour for Krems or Melk. Dürnstein, a picturesque town in the Wachau, is rich in history and charm. Founded in the 11th century by …
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The Hinterhaus ruins, first mentioned in 1243, are located on a rocky ridge of the so-called local mountain, part of the Jauerlingstock. The castle complex is clearly divided into three …
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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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Schönbühel Castle is located below Melk on the right bank of the Danube in the Lower Austrian municipality of Schönbühel-Aggsbach.
The castle was built at the beginning of the 12th …
The castle was built at the beginning of the 12th …
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