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Eckartsau Castle

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nationalpark Donau-Auen

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Location: Eckartsau, Gänserndorf, Weinviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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1. Big Danube Round - National Park Danube-Auen

7.96km

02:01

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Circular route Eckartsau – National Park Donau-Auen

3.61km

00:55

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Orther Islands – Eckartsau Castle loop from Eckartsau

25.4km

06:27

60m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Christine 🚶‍♀️ 📷 🌏

June 1, 2021

Eckartsau Castle is located just 24 kilometers from the Vienna city limits, directly on the Danube cycle path and in the middle of the national park. Hidden in a natural idyll, but still easily accessible!

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Bardstale 🥾📸

March 29, 2021

Schloss Eckartsau is a building that was converted from a castle into a hunting lodge. The Eckartsauer family, who owned the castle, was first mentioned in a document in 1175.
In 1760, Emperor Franz I, Maria Theresa's husband, bought the castle. In 1797 it was transferred to the family foundation of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine by their grandson, Emperor Franz II. After the death of Maria Theresa in 1780, however, the palace fell into disrepair.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand had it completely renovated from 1896 to 1897 and the parts that had already been demolished rebuilt. The castle park was also redesigned at that time.

With the Habsburg Law of April 3, 1919, the Habsburg family fund was taken over by the state without compensation. The castle, which is now in the Donau-Auen National Park, became the property of the Republic of Austria and is managed by the Austrian Federal Forests.

As a museum, the castle has also been awarded the museum seal of approval.

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Aurelia

November 22, 2020

wonderful castle with a dreamlike castle park

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Location: Eckartsau, Gänserndorf, Weinviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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2. Circular route Eckartsau – National Park Donau-Auen

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