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  • At the Aggstein castle ruins
  • View from the Aggstein castle ruins
  • Aggstein in summer
  • Culinary delights at the Aggstein castle ruins
  • Aggstein castle ruins
  • Aggstein ruins
  • Aggstein castle ruins
  • Aggstein ruins in winter
  • At the Aggstein castle ruins
  • View from the Aggstein castle ruins
  • Aggstein in summer
  • Culinary delights at the Aggstein castle ruins
  • Aggstein castle ruins
  • Aggstein ruins
  • Aggstein castle ruins
  • Aggstein ruins in winter

Fascinating history and breathtaking views

Presumably founded by the Kuenringers at the beginning of the 12th century, the ruins of Aggstein Castle took on their current form a good three centuries later. Its strategically important location once allowed the changing owners to control the busy transit traffic on the Danube.

Today, the boldly positioned, extensive walls are easily accessible by car or via the Way of St. James from Maria Langegg and offer a fantastic view of the entire Wachau region.

Immerse yourself in times long past

Hidden staircases, mysterious courtyards and towers, an eerie dungeon as well as a chapel, an impressive knights' hall and a cozy tavern invite you to immerse yourself in times long past. A tour leads through the entire area, and even the highest walls can be explored via wooden viewing platforms. With exciting audio tours, visitors are transported directly into everyday knightly life and experience medieval life even more intensely.

The Aggstein ruins are an unforgettable experience for medieval fans and adventurers of all ages!

Unique and one-of-a-kind - the live adventure game "The Legends of Aggstein"
Solve puzzles together on three game routes and use logic, tactics and team spirit to free the castle's own ghosts. The interactive puzzle adventure for families, tour groups and company outings. "The Curse of Aggstein" is an extension for puzzle fans aged 16 and over and challenges clever minds to solve the tricky tasks surrounding an evil demon as quickly as possible.

Numerous events and activities round off the medieval experience at Aggstein.
Further information: www.ruineaggstein.at/veranstaltungen

Arrival by train and bus

From Vienna and Salzburg: Westbahn to Melk - bus connection to Aggstein VOR bus line 720.
From Vienna: Franz-Josefs-Bahn to Krems - bus connection to Aggstein VOR bus line 720.
The exact timetable times can be found at www.vor.at

Prices

Prices groups
ab 20 Personen: 9,- Euro pro Person
Prices individuals
Erwachsene: 10,50 Euro
Prices children
Kinder unter 6 Jahren: frei Familienkarte: 27,00 Euro (2 Erwachsene und 1 Kind) alle weiteren Kinder (6-16 Jahre): 5,00 Euro
Prices guidances
Klassische Burgführung, ab 20 Personen: 6,00 Euro

Classifications

  • TOP excursion destination
  • Niederösterreich-CARD

Opening hours

March-October:
09:00-18:00
Open daily
additionally also open by appointment

22. March 2026 - 29. October 2026

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
09:00-18:00
Sunday
09:00-18:00
Holiday
09:00-18:00

Ruhezeiten innerhalb folgendes Zeitraums

24. November 2025 - 20. March 2026

23.November 2026 - 19. März 2027

Located

  • by the river

More details

Baby-care room
Café in the establishment
Tours
Suitable for wheelchairs
Dogs allowed
Regional products available
Restaurant in the establishment
Wheelchair accessible toilet facility
Shop
Toilet facility
Offers for children
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