In 145, Hardegg was first mentioned in a certificate from Elisabeth von Schleunz, and “Otto de Hardeck” is cited as a witness to the donation. But before that there was …
Relatively well-preserved castle ruins. Definitely worth a detour if you are hiking through the Kajatal from the Thaya up towards Merkersdorf. It is not always open though.
In 1358, the Moravian margrave Johann Heinrich of Luxemburg had his sovereign seat, the so-called older castle, built 80 m above the river Thaya. In the 15th century the castle …
The Seefeld-Kadolz Castle was originally an old Kuenring seat with a moated castle. The castle was built in the short time of only 5 years (1710-1715).
The original Althof Castle in the northwest corner of the city fortifications of Retz was destroyed by the Hussites (Taborites) in 1425/1427. In the southeast corner of the city fortifications …
Deinzendorf appears in a document from Klosterneuburg Abbey as early as 1136. There is also a castle in the village. The first documented lord of the castle is Otte der …
The castle has belonged to the Order of Malta (formerly known as the Order of St. John) for almost 900 years. Very nice guest rooms and excellent food!