Castle Heimenburg, Hainburg an der Donau, Medieval castle ruins on Schlossberg Hill in Hainburg an der Donau, Austria.
The stone remains of Castle Heimenburg stand on a mountain peak, offering views over the Danube River and the surrounding Austrian countryside.
Emperor Henry III ordered the construction of Castle Heimenburg in 1050, and the structure received additional fortifications using Richard the Lionheart's ransom money in 1220.
The castle chapel hosted the marriage ceremony of Ottokar II of Bohemia to Margaret of Austria in 1252, marking a significant royal alliance.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through marked hiking paths from Hainburg an der Donau, with informational panels explaining the site's features.
A lightning strike in 1569 caused an explosion in the castle's powder depot, leading to substantial structural damage that was never fully repaired.
Location: Hainburg an der Donau
Address: Schlossberg
GPS coordinates: 48.14250,16.94810
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:03
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