Schloss Ennsegg (1569) sits atop the preserved Roman defensive walls of Enns, claimed to be the oldest town in Austria, where a Roman legionary camp was established in the 2nd century AD. The Renaissance castle is used for events and exhibitions; the walls and exterior are viewable for free. Train to Enns, then 15-minute walk to the old town. Combine with the Stadtturm in the main square and nearby Stift St. Florian.
castle in Enns
Schloss Ennsegg
Schloss Ennsegg was built in 1569 on the massive Roman defensive walls that enclosed the old town of Enns, and the castle's position atop this ancient stonework is the most distinctive thing about it. Enns claims to be the oldest town in Austria, with Roman-era documentation reaching back to a military camp on this site.
- Type
- castle
- Destination
- Enns
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 1569
- Era
- Renaissance
- Address
- Schloss Ennsegg, 4470 Enns, 4470 Enns
- Coordinates
- 48.2152, 14.4819
- Official website
- Visit website