Burg Raabs an der Thaya

The castle rises above the meeting point of the Moravian and Austrian Thaya rivers, featuring a pentagonal keep and Renaissance arcades.

Built during the 11th century, the fortress became a center of royal administration and remained under Puchheim family control for over three centuries.

The Czech name for the castle, Rakouz, influenced the formation of Rakousko, which became the Czech and Slovak designation for Austria.

Located at Oberndorf 1 in Raabs an der Thaya, the castle provides guided tours with limited wheelchair access through its medieval corridors.

The castle houses the Bibliothek der Provinz publishing firm and hosts an annual poets festival each August for literature enthusiasts.

Location: Gemeinde Raabs an der Thaya

Accessibility: Ograniczony dostęp dla wózków inwalidzkich

GPS coordinates: 48.84698,15.49036

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:40