Heidenreichstein Castle is known as the most beautiful moated castle in Austria. The oldest components form an irregular square courtyard. On the west side stands the mighty keep, around forty …

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Heidenreichstein Castle is partially open to the public. It has been privately owned by the Kinsky family since 1961 and is still inhabited. Guided tours are offered, during which you can also look at some of the rooms inside the castle. The castle, like the whole town, owes its name to one of the first burgraves, who was called Heidenreich. The moated castle, the oldest part of which dates back to the second half of the 12th century, is considered a landmark of the town of 3,800 inhabitants.

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Location: Heidenreichstein, Gmünd, Jihočeský kraj, Southwest, Czech Republic

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