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Kottingbrunn Castle is an impressive moated castle located in the market town of Kottingbrunn, in the Baden district of Lower Austria. Here are some interesting facts about the castle: 1. History: - The oldest known structural finds of the castle date back to the first half of the 13th century. - It has a rich history and has been an important building in the region over the centuries. 2. Architecture: - The castle is known for its architectural details and picturesque location, making it a popular destination for visitors. - It is surrounded by a beautiful castle park, which forms the heart of the market town. 3. Castle Museum: - On the first floor of the castle, there is a museum housed in the state rooms. - The rooms are decorated with remarkable stucco work and frescoes that reflect the history of the castle and the region. 4. **Events**: - The castle also offers the opportunity to host weddings and other events, making it a romantic venue for celebrations. 5. **Location**: - The castle is located only 25 km from Vienna, in the heart of the Vienna Woods, making it easily accessible. Kottingbrunn Castle is therefore not only a historical building, but also a cultural center that attracts many visitors.

07/18/2024 — Clear view of the walls of the Starhemberg castle ruins. The clearing of the area in Markt Piesting brought many new discoveries. However, there is currently still a ban on entry. The renovation of the Starhemberg castle ruins is scheduled to start next year. The preparatory work for this is underway...... Source: www.noen.at/wr-neustadt/piestingtal-freier-blick-auf-die-mauern-der-burgruine-starhemberg-431389601

The Starhemberg castle ruins, once a significant site north of Dreistetten, have an eventful history. Originally a Styrian fortress, it fell to the Babenbergs in 1192 and was expanded into a palace under Frederick the Quarrelsome. After his death, the Teutonic Order administered it for a short time before it passed into Habsburg ownership in 1278. In 1482, the castle was captured by King Matthias Corvinus. From 1590, it belonged to the Counts of Heussenstein for over 200 years and survived the Turkish onslaught in 1683. Around 1800, it was covered over to avoid taxes and has remained in ruins ever since. Today, it is owned by the Salvator Habsburg-Lothringen family. Officially, access is prohibited, but the imposing walls and the view make it a popular destination for hikers.

When I do my daily training ride, I always pass it, or rather, I cycle around it below. Like the golf course, the castle grounds are not accessible to cyclists.

In the moated castle there are, in addition to the municipal offices, 2 bars and a theatre

Privately owned and unfortunately very difficult to see from the outside. In 1125, the Klosterneuburg register of accounts mentions an existing manor house with the name "Vridrich de Engelscalcsesuelede". The castle, which was originally surrounded by water, was probably built around the turn of the 11th and 12th centuries. In 1963, Baron Hubert von Pantz acquired the estate and founded Golfpark Enzesfeld GmbH, which thoroughly renovated the country estate and operated a country club with riding stables, tennis courts and outdoor pool on the site. The current owner, Georg H. Schnura, an internationally active German business consultant, bought the dilapidated castle, including the park and outbuildings, in 2003 and had it renovated from the ground up over the course of ten years at great expense and with great attention to detail. More on the history: https://regiowiki.at/wiki/Schloss_Enzesfeld

Archduke Leopold Ludwig inherited the property in 1854. Hernstein Castle owes its current appearance to him. He spent 28 years rebuilding and expanding the castle according to plans by Theophil Hansen, who is also the architect of the Parliament in Vienna. Since 2023, the Hotel Schloss Hernstein has been run as a public hotel and is a popular wedding location. More on the history: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Hernstein

Very large ruin in which there is a lot to discover, unfortunately it is currently closed due to the risk of collapse and entry is prohibited. It's a shame... But you can also take great photos from the outside.