Top 20 Castles around Hohenwarth-Mühlbach a.M.

A historic castle next to a futuristic open-air stage in a landscape park, a 19th-century riding school next to a modern concert hall and much more await you in Grafenegg. The slender courtyard-facing turret of Schloss Grafenegg represents the late Gothic construction phase. The Renaissance era also lastingly shaped the development of the castle, which in the first half of the 17th century already presented a four-wing complex with two towering structures. A moat and four wall houses provided impressive protection. A chapel was erected on the east side. Grafenegg thus acquired the form that is still partially preserved today. The garden pavilion, where festivities were celebrated and theatre was performed, is reminiscent of the Baroque period. Following the example of English castles, a complex in the style of romantic historicism was to be erected. This is how Schloss Grafenegg, as we know it today as a landmark, came into being.

From the farmstead to the castle Who would have thought that a small farmstead would become a "castle of the future"? The farmstead, founded in the 10th century by the lords of Schiltarn, is primarily used by various lords of Kronsegg Castle. It was not until the 16th century that the medieval structure was expanded into a castle and a new seat of power. After a varied succession of owners, Count Aichelberg-Ruhmerskirch sold the castle in 1929 to the municipality of Langenlois. Just one year later, it was acquired by the Order of the English Maidens, who have since operated various educational institutions for children here. This teaching activity was interrupted during World War II – the castle came into the possession of the SA. In 1987, Psychosoziale Zentrum Schiltern GmbH had the building complex renovated with the help of the state of Lower Austria and has since offered the ideal environment for psychotherapeutic rehabilitation on site.

Wonderful castle with impressive grounds.

The winery today belongs to the Cistercian Abbey of Zwettl in the Waldviertel region, which acquired the castle from a nobleman in 1740. The abbey owned extensive lands in Kammern and Gobelsburg as early as 1171, and of course, vineyards in the best locations. From 1958 onward, the later Abbot of Zwettl, Father Bertrand Baumann, an excellent expert, managed the winery with a steady hand. He turned the "Gobelsburg Mass Wine" into a widely recognized brand. The aged wines from his era impressively demonstrate his skills.

Haindorf Castle is located on the outskirts of the wine-producing town of Langenlois in the Kamp Valley in Lower Austria and offers an impressive ensemble of baroque architecture, extensive parkland, and modern uses. Originally built in the early 18th century, it was later converted into a training center for the BAUAkademie and now houses a seminar hotel with a restaurant. A special highlight is the annual Langenlois Castle Festival, which attracts operetta fans during the summer months. Cyclists can easily incorporate the castle into a tour through the Kamp Valley – for example, along the Kamp Valley Cycle Path. The park-like setting on the riverbank invites you to take a short rest or enjoy a cultural stopover.

The castle evolved from a former field mill; after extensive renovations in the 20th century, it is now used as a seminar and conference hotel. The expansive castle park also serves as the venue for the Langenlois Castle Festival and is an important cultural meeting place in the region.

Gobelsburg Castle in Lower Austria's Kamptal Valley is not only a historic building, but also one of Austria's oldest and most renowned wineries. The beginnings of winemaking at this site date back to 1171; the present castle, with its Renaissance core, was rebuilt in the Baroque style in the 18th century. It has belonged to the Cistercian monastery of Zwettl since 1740, and since 1996, the winery has been managed by Michael and Eva Moosbrugger together with Willi Bründlmayer. On approximately 75 hectares of vineyards, they produce award-winning white and red wines – primarily Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.

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