Dürnstein castle ruins
Dürnstein castle ruins, Medieval castle ruins in Dürnstein, Austria.
The Dürnstein castle ruins stand perched on a rocky hill 312 meters above the Danube River, offering commanding views of the Wachau valley and surrounding vineyards.
Built around 1130 by Hadmar I of Kuenring, the castle gained international fame when King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned here from December 1192 to March 1193.
The ruins form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wachau Cultural Landscape and serve as a symbol of medieval resilience in Austrian heritage.
Visitors can access the castle ruins year-round via two hiking trails from Dürnstein town, with the climb taking approximately 30 minutes through rocky terrain.
The castle is one of the few places where a reigning English monarch was held captive, making it a site of rare international medieval significance.
Location: Dürnstein
Inception: 1130
Address: 3601 Dürnstein, Austria 3601 Dürnstein
Phone: +432711219
Website: http://duernstein.at
GPS coordinates: 48.39780,15.52190
Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:15
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