Castle Aggstein
Ruins, Scenic lookout
This business is excellent…
Description
The legendary Aggstein castle ruins are enthroned 300 meters above sea level on a rocky promontory sloping down on three sides above the Danube.
Fascinating history and breathtaking views
Presumably founded by the Kuenringers at the beginning of the 12th century, the ruins of Aggstein Castle took on their current form a good three centuries later. Its strategically important location once allowed the changing owners to control the busy transit traffic on the Danube.
Today, the boldly positioned, extensive walls are easily accessible by car or via the Way of St. James from Maria Langegg and offer a fantastic view of the entire Wachau region.
Immerse yourself in times long past
Hidden staircases, mysterious courtyards and towers, an eerie dungeon as well as a chapel, an impressive knights' hall and a cozy tavern invite you to immerse yourself in times long past. A tour leads through the entire area, and even the highest walls can be explored via wooden viewing platforms. With exciting audio tours, visitors are transported directly into everyday knightly life and experience medieval life even more intensely.
The Aggstein ruins are an unforgettable experience for medieval fans and adventurers of all ages!
Unique and one-of-a-kind - the live adventure game "The Legends of Aggstein"
Solve puzzles together on three game routes and use logic, tactics and team spirit to free the castle's own ghosts. The interactive puzzle adventure for families, tour groups and company outings. "The Curse of Aggstein" is an extension for puzzle fans aged 16 and over and challenges clever minds to solve the tricky tasks surrounding an evil demon as quickly as possible.
Numerous events and activities round off the medieval experience at Aggstein.
Further information: www.ruineaggstein.at/veranstaltungen
Arrival by train and bus
From Vienna and Salzburg: Westbahn to Melk - bus connection to Aggstein VOR bus line 720.
From Vienna: Franz-Josefs-Bahn to Krems - bus connection to Aggstein VOR bus line 720.
The exact timetable times can be found at www.vor.at
