Aggstein Castle

It is actually not so big castle. But the view of the Donau river and the Wachau area, it is one of the most beautiful views I have ever seen. It is totally worth it even you don’t have a car to get up to the hills, you can simply walk from the bus station to the castle. It is a small hike and it takes around 45mins to one hour with beautiful view surrounding. I will recommend to go there and enjoy the view

Wonderful medieval Christmas market with many different stands from local producers and craftsmen. You get Langos, Baumkuchen, Leberkässemmel, Burger and much more to eat there. Some people come in their medieval outfits which adds to the ambiance! The fortress is very nicely managed and has a tavern as well. You can also see some Alpakas. Only theass of people was insane at the Christmas market. The bus to take you up the hill leaves from parking lot 1/2 and comes every 10 minutes approximately. It is recommended to buy the tickets in advance to avoid waiting at the entrance.

Just wonderful, beautifully equipped ruins of an ancient castle, safe for everyone, including children. This is must see item if you are somewhere nearby. You can enjoy unforgettable fabulous views of the Danube River, the mountains, and the nearby city. Entrance fee was 9.5€, August 2025. There are enough parking spaces nearby. Inside you can eat, relax

Beautiful, well kept castle, with amazing views of the valley and Dunaj. There is parking next to the castle with a lot of space. There is also a restaurant at the castle. We were there with a dog. It was not a problem to sightsee with her, however a few stairs may be a problem for the smaller dogs.

I've seen a lot of castles in Europe over the years, this one had a different vibe...in a good way. Walls built into the rocky hillside. Food available in the courtyard. Really neat...and great views of the Danube river.

Just amazing! Great view and beautiful castle ruine. You can enter the castle just from parking place which is next to the castle on the hill or walk from down parking which takes 0,5-1 hour according to your abilities. Restaurant, coffee, toilets everything in the castle. Tickets 9,5€/adult

It was the most beautiful medieval Christmas fair I have ever seen – traditional costumes, tasty food, mulled wine and mead. And many wonderful handmade products and shiny jewelry. A spectacular view, enchanted ruins, firework at 6 pm. We have great time! 🌼

Worth a steep short drive up the hill, just was closed for the Burgfest so hat just seen courtyards and outside, still more than most ruins!

My friend and I spent a few days driving around Lower Austria and Burgenland at the beginning of this month. We stopped in Aggstein to see the ruins of Aggstein Castle, which was well worth our time! The castle was built in the 12th century but after years of neglect beginning in the 17th century, fell to ruins. The ruins sit atop a hill above the Danube River, and there are some incredible views. The castle has a small restaurant (they had inside seating, which wasn't open when we visited, but they had plenty of outdoor seating, which was lovely), where we enjoyed lunch when we arrived at the castle. We had some frankfurters with rolls, horseradish, and mustard - super simple and delicious. They also serve lemonade, beer, and other food. It was packed when we ate lunch, because a school group was visiting (lots of orders of French fries), but the food was fast, and it couldn't have been more convenient. But the reason to visit is definitely, easily the experience of walking through the structure of the ruins. It's really very cool to explore and take photographs of the structure - and the wonderful views you can see though the window and doorframes of the ruins. There wasn't much in the way of signage that I could see, but it's interesting to walk around and you can Google the castle before you walk around to get some context for your visit. A great stop in Lower Austria (we visited between stops at Melk and wineries in the Wachua Valley)!

Must-see medieval castle ruins! Great for kids and adults alike. The audioguide tour brings the castle to life with stories, fun facts, sound effects, and minstrel and church music. Don't miss the diorama exhibit depicting an old legend full of your usual suspects - love, betrayal, revenge, and bloodshed. Although we came on a very foggy fall day, and didn't see any of the view, it was still worth the walk through history.

This is a ruined castle, not a preserved one, as per its name. Nonetheless it is quite fun to go through with some reconstructed areas and a lovely view of the Wachau section of the Danube. This would be a great place for kids as there are lots of things to climb up to. Very picturesque and good for photographers.

One of the best castles we have seen. It is a ruined castle but designed to be seen at all levels. They have ramps and walks built so you can see most of the ruin. Go for lunch or early dinner. Food is very good and very reasonable. Beer is served also. A gem on the Danube. Great for photos.