A worthwhile destination for a tour or a detour beyond the main route. A pretty, tranquil town with some sights. You can linger a while in this place, there is a lot to discover! It's worth it!
The castle, which dates back to the 12th century, is just a short detour from the Ybbstal cycle path. From the tower, which serves as a lookout point, you have …
The originally medieval castle with a building core from the first half of the 13th century was the seat of the Freising carers for centuries. Once bishops resided here, later …
A seat of power was mentioned in a document in 1033. Changing owners followed, e.g. Geyer from Osterburg in the 16th century. From 1655 to 1878 owned by the Barons of Stiebar (Niederhausegg). Since then again changing owners.
The Rothschildschloss contributes significantly to the cityscape with the surrounding buildings of the historic city center of Waidhofen an der Ybbs and is the postcard motif par excellence! Above all, …