Arnstein Castle

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Arnstein is a 12th-century castle ruin, located above Maria Raisenmarkt in Austria. In 1529 Arnstein was destroyed by Turkish troops in the Siege of Vienna. ()

Local name: Burgruine Arnstein Built: 1170 (854 years ago)Coordinates: 48°1'46"N, 16°3'58"E

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Lower AustriaAustria

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Arnstein Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stift Heiligenkreuz, Merkenstein ruins, Erlebnisbad Centrelax, Burg Neuhaus.

3.5 miNE
Church, Monastery, Gothic architecture
Stift Heiligenkreuz, Heiligenkreuz
90 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil woods of the Wienerwald, the Cistercian Abbey of Stift Heiligenkreuz offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Founded in 1133 by Saint Leopold III of Babenberg, this monastery in Heiligenkreuz, Austria, is not only a...
4.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Merkenstein ruins
117 min walk • Nestled within the lush forests of Bad Vöslau in Lower Austria, the Merkenstein ruins evoke romantic notions of a bygone era. These evocative remains of a once-grand castle stand as silent sentinels to history, offering visitors a glimpse into the medieval past of...
5.8 miS
47°56'57"N • 16°6'15"E
Erlebnisbad Centrelax, Berndorf
149 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
2.5 miS
Forts and castles, Historical place
Burg Neuhaus
63 min walk • Neuhaus Castle is a hilltop castle in Neuhaus in the district of Baden in Lower Austria. Its history is closely linked with that of the village of Neuhaus.
3.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Benedict XVI Philosophical-Theological University, Heiligenkreuz
89 min walk • The Pope Benedict XVI Philosophical-Theological University, colloquially referred to as Hochschule Heiligenkreuz, is a private, Roman Catholic pontifical university located in Heiligenkreuz, Austria.
6 miNE
Forts and castles
Burg Wildegg
153 min walk • Wildegg Castle is a rock castle located near Sittendorf, south of Vienna, used as a youth camp site. It is owned by the Katholische Jungschar of the Archdiocese of Vienna.
1.9 miNE
Village
Mayerling
49 min walk • One of Mayerling's most famous attractions is the Mayerling Hunting Lodge, which holds a significant place in Austrian history. It was at this lodge that the tragic and mysterious deaths of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria and his lover, Baroness Mary Vetsera, occurred...
6.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Ruine Johannstein
171 min walk • The ruins of Johannstein Castle are located near Sparbach in Lower Austria about eight kilometers west of Mödling at about 450 meters above sea level.
6.1 miNE
Locality
Wienerwald
155 min walk • Wienerwald is a Municipality in the district of Mödling in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is named after the forest Wienerwald.