Burg Greifenstein

#263 among destinations in Austria

Forts and castles, Historical place

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Burg Greifenstein is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria, overlooking the Danube. Burg Greifenstein is 227 metres above sea level. Approximately opposite to Burg Greifenstein is Burg Kreuzenstein, on the north shore of the Danube. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1050 (974 years ago)Coordinates: 48°20'51"N, 16°14'54"E

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Kostersitzgasse 5Greifenstein 3422 Lower AustriaAustria

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Burg Greifenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stift Klosterneuburg, Burg Kreuzenstein, Strandbad Klosterneuburg, Leopoldsberg.

4.6 miSE
Large hilltop monastery and famous altar
Stift Klosterneuburg, Klosterneuburg
117 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Klosterneuburg, a quaint town just north of Vienna, lies the historic Stift Klosterneuburg. This monumental abbey is not only a place of spiritual significance but also a museum that offers a rich tapestry of art, culture, and history.
3.5 miNE
Restored medieval castle with armory museum
Burg Kreuzenstein, Leobendorf
90 min walk • Perched atop a wooded hill in the town of Leobendorf, Austria, Burg Kreuzenstein captures the imagination with its fairy-tale silhouette. This castle, a mere stone's throw away from the bustling city of Vienna, is a reconstructed medieval fortress that offers visitors...
5 miSE
48°18'25"N • 16°20'16"E
Strandbad Klosterneuburg, Klosterneuburg
127 min walk • Watersports, Theme park, Beach
6.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Leopoldsberg, Vienna
167 min walk • The Leopoldsberg is perhaps Vienna’s most famous hill, towering over the Danube and the city. Leopoldberg’s most prominent landmark is the church which stands at the top, and which is clearly visible from Vienna below.
6.3 miSE
Natural attraction, Hill, Game and entertainment center
Kahlenberg, Vienna
160 min walk • The Kahlenberg is a mountain located in the 19th District of Vienna, Austria.
2.4 miS
Museum, Architecture, Art gallery
Gugging, Klosterneuburg
62 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Klosterneuburg, Gugging is a destination that offers a truly unique museum experience. Known officially as the Museum Gugging, this artistic haven is not just a place to view art—it's a place where art lives and breathes.
7.1 miSE
Baroque architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
Kahlenbergerdorf, Vienna
180 min walk • The Kahlenbergerdorf Parish Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the suburb of Kahlenbergerdorf in the 19th district of Vienna, Döbling. It is dedicated to Saint George.
5.7 miS
Tower
Habsburgwarte, Vienna
146 min walk • The Habsburgwarte is a 27 metre-tall tower that stands on Hermannskogel hill in Vienna. It was built by architect Franz von Neumann to resemble a medieval tower.
2.9 miS
48°18'31"N • 16°16'9"E
Franz Kafka Memorial, Klosterneuburg
73 min walk • Museum
5.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Hermannskogel, Vienna
146 min walk • The Hermannskogel is a hill in Döbling, the 19th district of Vienna. At 542 metres above sea level, it is the highest natural point of Vienna. It lies on the border to Lower Austria.
4.5 miSE
48°18'12"N • 16°19'16"E
City Museum, Klosterneuburg
116 min walk • Museum

Burg Greifenstein

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Burg Greifenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)