Schönbühel Castle is located below Melk on the right bank of the Danube in the Lower Austrian municipality of Schönbühel-Aggsbach.
The castle was built at the beginning of the 12th …
A very interesting building, you pass it if you ride the Weinberg cycle path or one of the Traisental mountain bike routes. Apparently this was once a prisoner of war camp for downed planes during World War II.
The beautifully restored castle can now be rented as an event location. You can also get married there and stay overnight. Guided tours are also offered from time to time.
History of the castle Sitzenthal The name Sitzenthal refers to Count Sighard von Schalla, who was here in the 12th Century feudal man. The short and sweet Sizo was transferred …