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Burg Heidenreichstein is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria. Burg Heidenreichstein is 556 metres (1,824 ft) above sea level. [1] The oldest parts of the castle are dated back to the 12th century. The castle has recently been inherited by the House of Kinsky .
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Heidenreichstein Castle is known as Austria’s most beautiful water castle. One notable fact is that it has never been destroyed in its centuries-long history. Its origins date back to about 1160 when the keep was built. Like Raabs and Litschau, Heidenreichstein was already a manor (Herrschaftsgut) by around 1350, empowered to hold court and enforce...
Imposing, impressive, simply overwhelming: You still have to cross two drawbridges to enter the water castle today. The moment you do, it is like stepping back in time. The four wings, the three corner towers and the keep all have walls up to four meters thick and the three-story residential wing with spiral staircases and arcades reflects the vari...
The Heidenreichsteiner Moor Nature Park is just outside the town of Heidenreichstein. The park covers an area of about 30 hectares, one third of which is open high moor – a unique natural spectacle – surrounded by a mature moor forest of spruce, pine and birch. Carnivorous plants, raft spiders, mystical rock formations and much more are just waitin...
The colossal Heidenreichstein castle situated in the moorlands to the northwest of the Waldviertel is the largest and best preserved medieval water castle in Lower Austria. The oldest parts of the castle are dated back to the 12th century.
- Schremser Straße 1, Heidenreichstein, Austria
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Heidenreichstein Castle claims to be the mightiest and best surviving water castle in Lower Austria. The castle is entered through two gate buildings, each with its own drawbridge. The castle itself consists of a mighty, square keep which original entrance is situated at 14 meters height.
Tauchen Sie ein, in die Welt des Mittelalters. Im nordwestlichen Waldviertel, auf einem Felskopf erhaben, steht die ehemalige Wasserburg im Herzen der Stadt Heidenreichstein und hinterlässt einen gewaltigen Eindruck auf die Besucher.
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Feb 7, 2024 · Burg Heidenreichstein is a jewel in Austria's crown, offering a unique blend of history, architecture, culture, and natural beauty. Its ability to transport visitors to a different time while providing a rich, educational, and enjoyable experience is what makes it a must-visit destination.
