Burg Kreuzenstein near Leobendorf, 20 km north of Vienna, is an 1879-1908 historicist castle built by Count Wilczek incorporating authentic medieval architectural fragments collected from across Europe. Guided tours only (April-November, Sundays and holidays); check kreuzenstein.com for schedule. S-Bahn from Vienna Praterstern to Leobendorf, then 30 minutes on foot. Book ahead.
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Burg Kreuzenstein
Burg Kreuzenstein near Leobendorf is a deliberately manufactured medieval fantasy, built between 1879 and 1908 by Count Johann von Wilczek on the ruins of a castle destroyed in the Thirty Years' War.
- Type
- castle
- Destination
- Klosterneuburg
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 19th century
- Era
- Historicism
- Address
- Kreuzenstein 1, 2100 Leobendorf
- Coordinates
- 48.3791, 16.3087
- Official website
- Visit website