Rappottenstein Castle, Medieval castle and museum in Waldviertel, Austria.
The castle occupies a granite hilltop at 683 meters elevation, with massive windowless walls and a commanding central keep overlooking the Kamp River.
Built in 1150 by Rapoto von Kuenring, the castle functioned as a strategic defense point along the ancient route connecting the Danube to Bohemia.
The castle includes a two-level chapel from 1378 and three-story arcades decorated with 16th-century sgraffito and frescoes depicting regional heritage.
The interior spaces of Rappottenstein Castle remain accessible through scheduled guided tours, which present different sections including the medieval dungeon.
The castle withstood three major sieges without falling: peasant rebels in 1597, Catholic troops in 1619, and Swedish forces in 1645.
Location: Rappottenstein
Address: Rappottenstein 88 3911 3911
Website: http://burg-rappottenstein.at
GPS coordinates: 48.51130,15.08778
Latest update: May 18, 2025 00:48
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