Fürstensitz-Keltenstadt Sandberg

The Celtic settlement at Sandberg encompasses 38 hectares of land, featuring remains of ancient structures, religious sanctuaries, and fortified areas at the hilltop location.

The settlement flourished during the early La Tène period in the 4th century BC and continued its activities until the 1st century BC in Lower Austria.

The excavated Iron Age settlement contains seven square sanctuaries and multiple sacrificial pits, revealing extensive evidence of Celtic religious practices and social organization.

The site offers a 12-meter observation tower for viewing the Retz region and Schmida Valley, with information panels along marked paths explaining Celtic history.

Archaeologists discovered an iron Druid crown at the site, which remains the only specimen of its kind found in continental Europe.

Location: Sitzendorf an der Schmida

Location: Zellerndorf

Address: Bodenfeld

GPS coordinates: 48.64530,15.93060

Latest update: March 12, 2025 13:49