The Top 5 Castles around Altmelon
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, …
Last updated: September 18, 2025
In the valley of the small Kamp, one of the oldest castles in the northwestern Waldviertel presents itself stylishly and proudly on a granite rock mountain.
Rapottenstein Castle tells of …
Rapottenstein Castle tells of …
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You can climb the Ferdinandwarte/Alexanderwarte via 127 steps and from there you have a magnificent view all the way to the Alps.
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The ruin is also called the stick tooth of the Waldviertel. At the end of the 12th century Hadmar von Kuenring had the castle built on a huge granite rock. …
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From the plateau of the Weinsberg, you can see Austria's largest closed forest area in all directions - and on clear days, even up to the high mountains of Styria. …
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Here there is culinary home cooking for everyone to strengthen.
Opening hours 2023:
Tuesday to Friday 9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m
Opening hours 2023:
Tuesday to Friday 9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m
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