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Ottenstein Castle

Name: Ottenstein Castle
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Location: Rastenfeld, Bezirk Krems, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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1. View of Dobra Castle Ruins – Ottenstein Castle loop from Peygarten-Ottenstein

32.1km

02:13

490m

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2. Dobra Castle Ruins – Dobra Castle Ruins loop from Peygarten-Ottenstein

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02:43

630m

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3. Ottenstein Reservoir – Center of Zwettl loop from Peygarten-Ottenstein

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02:40

550m

560m

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Wolfgang STB

June 22, 2022

Story:
Before the Lower Austrian energy supply built three barrages on the Kamp in 1960, Ottenstein was a lonely castle.
Ottenstein is mentioned for the first time in 1177 and was built as a fortification of the Babenberg settlements against the northern border. Ditches and a stone bridge, outwork, gate tower and the "Stöckl" laid out in a semicircle with the two round towers still give an idea of this former function.
In 1624, the Counts of Lamberg came into possession of Ottenstein and a second phase of conversion followed: A princely palace was created from disjointed wings and a tower, and the former keep was transformed into a stairwell.

Ottenstein Castle today:
During a restoration phase in 1974, frescoes were discovered in the Romanesque castle chapel, a vaulted room with a semi-circular apse, which drew art lovers from all over the world to Ottenstein.
Inside, Ottenstein Castle hides sights, it offers a variety of rooms for your celebrations of all kinds: weddings, family celebrations, company celebrations, knight's banquets, events...
The castle kitchen is also well known. Whether it's a banquet, a la carte or at a knight's dinner - here you will experience culinary delights.

Information about opening hours, events in the Hotel Restaurant Ottenstein.
hotelottenstein.at

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Location: Rastenfeld, Bezirk Krems, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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Ottenstein Castle

1. View of Dobra Castle Ruins – Ottenstein Castle loop from Peygarten-Ottenstein

2. Dobra Castle Ruins – Dobra Castle Ruins loop from Peygarten-Ottenstein

3. Ottenstein Reservoir – Center of Zwettl loop from Peygarten-Ottenstein

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