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Aggstein Castle is one of the landmarks of the Wachau region. It sits 300 meters above the Danube and offers breathtaking views. The interior of this spur castle, built on a towering rock, is also absolutely worth seeing. There is a tavern in the castle courtyard.

The view from Dürnstein Castle is breathtakingly beautiful!

Schönbühel Castle is located below Melk on the right bank of the Danube in the Lower Austrian municipality of Schönbühel-Aggsbach.

Impressive building project on the edge of the Central European lifeline

beautiful castle ruins with a wonderful view

Around the middle of the 13th century, the Lords of Werd-Capellen lived here in a relatively modestly sized castle. Due to the involvement of the castle lords in the Kuenringer noble revolt against Duke Albrecht I, the Mollenburg was destroyed, but was soon rebuilt. The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1303. In 1307 the rule went to a Lord von Streitwiesen. In 1486 it was sold by the Ebersdorfers to Kaspar von Rogendorf, the owner of the Pöggstall estate. He expanded the castle. In the 16th century the princely fief became his own property. However, after the escape of the bankrupt Christoph Freiherr von Rogendorf, it was confiscated in 1546. As a result, the Geyers of Osterburg partially converted the castle into a Renaissance castle. After various changes of ownership, the rule passed to Emperor Ferdinand I in 1839. After renovation in 1844, the Mollenburg was reduced to ruin in 1860 by the administrator Johann Niedermayer for tax reasons (roof tax). The roof structure was removed, devastated and the usable parts were sold. In 1920 the Habsburg property became part of the war victims' fund. Confiscated by the Soviets in 1945, the Mollenburg was transferred to the administration of the Austrian Federal Forests in 1956. The art historian, novelist and politician Jörg Mauthe acquired the ruins for 220,000 schillings in 1972 and restored them, partly by himself and with the help of his sons. Individual buildings in the outer bailey were made habitable again. The Mollenburg is still privately owned by the Mauthe family today; Jörg Mauthe's urn is kept in the tower of the old castle.

A very beautiful castle, right on the Danube. The castle can also be seen in the Sissi film, during a cruise on the Danube. Very close by, at the municipal building (forecourt), there's a water tap 💦 and for e-bikes: The sockets above are not switched off. You can charge your bike here.

Schönbühel Castle on the Danube is picturesquely situated on a 40-meter-high cliff on the right bank of the Danube in the Wachau region, not far from Melk in Lower Austria. It was built around the turn of the 11th and 12th centuries by Marchwardus de Schoenbuchele, likely on the remains of a Roman fortification. After frequently changing owners, the castle came into the possession of the influential Starhemberg family in 1396, who shaped it for over four centuries. In the 18th century, the medieval castle was replaced by a new building, and around 1821, Count Beroldingen had the present "New Castle" built. Since 1927, the complex has been owned by the Seilern-Aspang family, who restored it after severe damage during the Soviet occupation and continue to use it as their private residence. Therefore, an interior tour is not possible, but the castle can be admired from the outside. Particularly charming views open up from the opposite bank of the Danube, which is also easily accessible by bike via the Danube Cycle Path – one of the most beautiful cycle routes in Europe, which runs directly past the castle and offers wonderful photo perspectives of this striking landmark of the Wachau region.