Kollmitz Castle
Kollmitz
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Extensive 13th-century ruins of Kollmitz Castle, dramatically perched above the Thaya river in Lower Austria, featuring massive walls, two round towers, a museum, and an on-site buffet.

๐Ÿ“œ Medieval ruins with a rich history spanning from the 13th century.
๐Ÿ” Features massive walls, two round towers, and the impressive 160-meter-long 'Czech Wall'.

Why Go

๐Ÿฐ Wander through one of the most extensive castle ruins in the region
๐Ÿž๏ธ Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Thaya river valley from the towers
๐Ÿ“š Visit the small museum and enjoy refreshments at the on-site buffet
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Ideal for hiking and day trips with rich history

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Steep climbs to upper castle parts and towers
โ™ฟ Limited wheelchair access to lower areas only
๐Ÿš— Challenging parking and narrow access roads, especially in peak season
๐Ÿšง Some unstable Renaissance parts have restricted access

Tips

๐Ÿ’ก Don't miss the 'Czech Wall' and Klingerstorff family mausoleum.
๐Ÿ’ก Consider walking from Kollmitzgraben or Kollmitzdorfl due to limited parking.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Entry to managed parts (towers, museum) typically 2 EUR.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Managed areas (towers, museum, buffet) open seasonally: May-June & Sep-Oct 10:00-17:00 (weekends/holidays until 18:00); July-Aug 10:00-18:00 (weekends/holidays until 19:00). Other parts freely accessible year-round.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Limited parking before the first castle gate.
Additional parking in Kollmitzgraben or Kollmitzdorfl.
Narrow, steep access roads; expect a walk during peak season.

Last updated 20 days ago

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