The Kuenringerkirche in Durnstein is the ruined church of the medieval Kuenringer family, who built the castle above the village where Richard I of England was held captive in 1192. Free access. Durnstein is accessible by boat, bus from Krems, or along the Danube cycling path. Combine with the climb to the Durnstein Castle ruins and a visit to the Augustinian monastery’s Blue Tower in the village center.
church in Duernstein
Kuenringerkirche
The Kuenringerkirche in Durnstein is a ruined church associated with the Kuenringer family, the medieval lords who built Durnstein Castle and imprisoned Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart) there in 1192.
- Type
- church
- Destination
- Duernstein
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Address
- 3601 Duernstein
- Coordinates
- 48.3954, 15.5203