Castra Ad Iuvense

Castra Ad Iuvense is a Roman military fort in Wallsee-Sindelburg situated on an elevated rocky plateau overlooking the Danube valley. The fortified settlement featured a rectangular layout with barracks, storage buildings, and administrative structures typical of Roman military installations of this era.

The fort was founded in the 1st century as a timber-earth fortification and later rebuilt in stone to better defend the Roman Empire's frontier along the Danube. The site remained occupied for several centuries and underwent various modifications until its decline in the 5th century.

This fort was where Roman soldiers and local river communities came into contact and exchanged goods and ideas. The everyday objects found here reveal how military life blended with the customs of people living along the Danube's shores.

Visitors can explore the excavated areas today, with a nearby museum displaying artifacts recovered from the site. It is helpful to wear sturdy footwear, as the ground is uneven and the terrain slopes gently upward.

The name Ad Iuvense comes from Latin and means 'on the mountain,' a reference to its elevated setting. This high position allowed sentries to survey the entire Danube basin and spot approaching threats from considerable distances.

Location: Wallsee-Sindelburg

Part of: Noric Limes

Address: Großes Schmidfeld

GPS coordinates: 48.16670,14.71670

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22