Burg Aggstein

The Danube Valley


A fabulously evocative castle ruin from the 12th-century, set high above the Danube. The views from the ramparts are worth the climb and various events take place here over the summer.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Danube Valley attractions

1. Wachau Museum

6.22 MILES

Directly below the church, the tiny, pretty Wachau Museum showcases artists of the Danube School.

2. Weissenkirchen Parish Church

6.24 MILES

This 15th-century Gothic church sits on a hilltop overlooking the town; its front doors are approached along a labyrinth of covered pathways. Look out for…

3. Stift Melk

7.2 MILES

Of the many abbeys in Austria, Stift Melk is the most famous. Possibly Lower Austria's finest, the monastery church dominates the complex with its twin…

4. Chorherrenstift

7.21 MILES

Of the picturesque 16th-century houses and other prominent buildings lining Dürnstein’s streets, the meticulously restored Chorherrenstift is the most…

5. Domäne Wachau

7.28 MILES

If you're intent on tasting the best of what the Wachau has to offer, it's a good idea to do a broad range of vineyards, from the innovative family-run…

6. Kuenringerburg

7.42 MILES

Kuenringerburg, the castle high on the hill above the town, is where Richard the Lionheart was incarcerated from 1192 to 1193. His crime was insulting…

7. Schloss Schallaburg

9.13 MILES

This palace is famous not only for its stunning architecture but also for the innovative exhibitions it houses, along with its lovely gardens. A wonderful…

8. Schürerplatz

9.5 MILES

Stein's lovely square with the baroque Mazzettihaus at its centre.

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