Kreuzenstein Castle
Kreuzenstein Castle sits above the Danube near Leobendorf in Lower Austria, about 20 kilometres north of Vienna. Built by the Counts of Formbach in the 12th century, it passed to the Habsburgs in 1278 and was dismantled by Swedish forces in 1645. The ruins were rebuilt between 1874 and 1906 by Count Johann Nepomuk Wilczek, a noted polar explorer, who incorporated genuine medieval stonework, doorways, and architectural fragments salvaged from across Europe.
Open from April through October, the castle houses a museum and hosts falconry displays. It served as a filming location in 2019 for Netflix's The Witcher.
Visitor information
- Location
- Leobendorf, Lower Austria
- Country
- Austria
- Tier
- A (Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip)
- Coordinates
- 48.3792, 16.3089
- Official site
- http://www.kreuzenstein.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kreuzenstein Castle?
- Kreuzenstein Castle is in Leobendorf, Lower Austria, Austria (approximately 48.3792, 16.3089).
- Can you visit Kreuzenstein Castle?
- Yes — Kreuzenstein Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at http://www.kreuzenstein.com/ for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Kreuzenstein Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Kreuzenstein Castle is rated A tier on the Castle Atlas — Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip.
- What can you see at Kreuzenstein Castle?
- Kreuzenstein Castle sits above the Danube near Leobendorf in Lower Austria, about 20 kilometres north of Vienna. Built by the Counts of Formbach in the 12th century, it passed to the Habsburgs in 1278 and was dismantled by Swedish forces in 1645. The ruins were rebuilt between 1874 and 1906 by Count Johann Nepomuk Wilczek, a noted polar explorer, who incorporated genuine medieval stonework, doorways, and architectural fragments salvaged from across Europe.