© Alexander Kaufmann
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Schallaburg
Welcome to Schallaburg!
© Alexander Kaufmann
© Thomas Schnabel
© Thomas Schnabel
© Thomas Schnabel
Schallaburg Castle: A 1000-year-old work of art
Schallaburg Castle is an imposing, cross-generational piece of art. With structures as old as the 11th century, it was converted into a Renaissance castle in the 16th century. Many generations of noble owners have left us a rich cultural heritage. They include, among other things, a well-preserved medieval structure with a terra-cotta courtyard that is unique in this part of the world, the “Hohe Schule” (grammar school) in Loosdorf, and Hans Wilhelm von Losenstein’s table tomb. In the 16th century, the latter had Schallaburg extended into a grand Renaissance castle with an exemplary Renaissance garden.
However in the first half of the 20th century, Schallaburg Castle and its estates saw a steady decline in the wake of two world wars, the Great Depression, and a poor economic performance from its last owners, the Tinti family. When the Independency Treaty was signed in 1955, the castle was forfeited to the Republic auf Austria. It was sold to the State of Lower Austria in 1967. Restoration works started in June 1968 and lasted until 1974. Because of the great success of the first Renaissance exhibition in 1974, Schallaburg Castle established itself as a major exhibition centre in Lower Austria.
Schallaburg © Martina Siebenhandl
Schallaburg © Nafez Rerhuf
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Ticket Office
Ticket Office
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Exhibition
Exhibition
Entrance to the exhibition "The Danube"
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Renaissance castle
Renaissance castle
Discover the history of Schallaburg Castle
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Playground
Playground
Our 35-metre dragon playground is looking forward to young adventurers
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Castle garden
Castle garden
Discover 1.600 m² of pure nature
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Archery
Archery
The whole family is welcome to have a try at archery
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Parking Area
Parking Area
... with plenty of space for your car
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WC & Cloakroom
WC & Cloakroom
Garden
The large historical garden is a place of contemplation, a retreat for reading, picnicking, hanging around – or indeed for archery!
Castle Garden
In the 1970s the castle garden was rearranged in the style of the famous Italian Renaissance gardens. Renaissance gardening is regarded as the pinnacle of historical horticulture, not least because of the strictly symmetrical beds of useful and ornamental flowers. An apple orchard was deliberately planted to offer fruits and space for blissful relaxation.
Play and discover
Schallaburg Castle may be an island of blissful relaxation, but it can be very exciting as well: there are plenty of ways to get active for the whole family, including a 35-metre dragon playground, boccia in the arcaded courtyard, and an archery shooting range. Flower beds delight the eye with bustling butterflies, honey bees, and other insects. Along the path to the castle garden, you will pass a bed of useful plants including seasonal vegetables, which are then processed into delicious dishes in the castle restaurant. Passers-by are welcome to pick a handful and have a taste!
NEW: XXL Games
You can borrow Domino, pick-a-stick, ring toss game, KUBB or Connect Four in XXL format for free at the ticket office. Callenge your children to a duel in the castle garden. A high fun factor is guaranteed!
Schallaburg © photo-graphic-art
Archery © Tom Son
