🏰 A well-preserved medieval hilltop castle in Lower Austria, never conquered, showcasing Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture.
📜 Owned by the Abensperg-Traun family since 1664, it features luxurious arcades, rare 16th-century frescoes, and a charming garden.
✨ Explore one of Austria's best-preserved castles, renowned for never being conquered
🏛️ Discover Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance elements, including three-story arcades with sgraffito decor and rare 16th-century frescoes
🌳 Visit the enchanting garden, historical prison, and chapel
👨👩👧👦 Enjoy family-friendly aspects with the 'Kinderburg' project for families with sick children
🎶 Experience 'Klangburg' and 'Film Impressionen'
♿ Benefit from emphasized accessibility
🎉 Host or attend events and find accommodation facilities
🗓️ Open April to October.
⏰ Guided tours are the only way to visit (approx. 50 min), check the official website for specific daily hours.
🎟️ Guided tours are mandatory for entry; no self-guided visits available.
🍽️ The adjacent Burgschenke offers food and drinks, with refreshments also available at the castle during the season.
🚫 No self-guided visits available
🗓️ Temporarily closed 6-11 August 2025
📍 Located in Rappottenstein, Lower Austria, approximately 40 km from the Czech border.
🗺️ Address: Rappottenstein 85, 3911 Rappottenstein, Austria.
🅿️ Free parking is available below the cemetery or in the village square.
ℹ️ Managed by Burgverwaltung Rappottenstein, privately owned by the Counts of Abensperg and Traun.