Top 4 Castles around Vitis

Grünau was first mentioned in a document in 1311. The castle and estate have been owned by the Noe-Nordberg family since the middle of the 19th century. More about the story: http://www.burgen-austria.com/archive.php?id=1066

Director and screenwriter Michael Haneke is now the owner of Meires Castle More about the story: http://www.burgen-austria.com/archive.php?id=1053

The Renaissance Schwarzenau Castle was first mentioned - as a castle at that time - in 1150. It was converted into today's castle in the 16th century. During the Second World War it was used as a refugee center and occupied by the Soviets. During these years, the once magnificent building was badly damaged. From 1991 the castle - again privately owned - underwent extensive renovations. Today the complex impresses with a park and pond as well as valuable decorated outbuildings such as a tavern and chapel. The latter is considered a popular wedding location. More about the story: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Schwarzenau_(Waldviertel)

Very beautiful castle from the outside. We didn't take part in the leadership.

Schwarzenau Castle is a Renaissance castle surrounded by a park. Swarcenawe Castle, which originally stood here, was first mentioned in documents in 1150. The builder is the Pilgrim von Schwarzenau, mentioned in 1197, a follower of Hadmar II von Kuenring. His castle was a moated castle with four towers to protect the old Horn - Schrems - Gmünd road. Around 1580 and 1592, the castle was expanded into a Renaissance moated castle using existing parts. After the state treaty, the castle came into private hands and was restored. From 1991 it was again open to the public for exhibitions. In 2019 the palace complex was acquired by the Bulgarian Monbat Group.

Even apart from the guided tours, it is worth looking at the inner courtyard of the castle. Really worth seeing. Guided tours 2022: Open Saturday, April 9, 2022 up to and including November 2, 2022 and can be visited as part of guided tours. Guided tours from Tuesday to Sunday (Monday is a day off) at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

An extremely well-preserved and even inhabited castle. A guided tour through this is recommended.

The moated castle Heidenreichstein is located on a rock head in the heart of the town of Heidenreichstein. It can be visited, there are also guided tours. The guided tours through the castle museum immerse you in the world of the Middle Ages. If you want to see even more and look deeper into the past of the old walls, you have the option of expanding the standard tour to explore the narrow and steep secret passage within the thick walls of the keep or to delve deeper into the history of the lords of the castle.