Burg Kreuzenstein
A castle on a hill 265 metres above sea level near Leobendorf in Lower Austria. It was rebuilt in the late 19th century on the ruins of a medieval castle that was destroyed in the Thirty Years War, and it holds a large collection of medieval art.
- Where
- Leobendorf, Lower Austria, Austria
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 48.3792, 16.3089
Get the Burg Kreuzenstein stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Burg Kreuzenstein. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Lower Austria volume with your photos and a note.
Near Burg Kreuzenstein
Klosterneuburg Monastery 8.1 km
A 12th century Augustinian monastery above the Danube in Klosterneuburg, just north of Vienna. It is known for the Verdun Altar, a medieval enamel masterpiece finished in 1181, and for its own wine estate.
Kahlenberg 12 km
A hill of 484 metres on the northern edge of Vienna, at the end of the Vienna Woods. A terrace gives views over the city and the Danube, and the Battle of Vienna in 1683 was fought on its slopes.
Karl-Marx-Hof 15 km
A huge municipal housing complex in Vienna's Döbling district, stretching over a kilometre and built between 1927 and 1930. It is the best known example of Red Vienna social housing and was shelled during the civil war of 1934.
Donauturm 17 km
A tower in the Donaupark in Vienna, opened in April 1964. At 252 metres it is the tallest structure in Austria, with a viewing platform and revolving restaurants high above the city.
Augarten 18 km
A public park of 52.2 hectares in Leopoldstadt, Vienna's second district. It contains the city's oldest Baroque garden, and it is also home to the Vienna Boys' Choir and a porcelain manufactory.
Donauinsel 18 km
A narrow artificial island of about 21 kilometres between the Danube and the New Danube in Vienna. It was built for flood control, and now has beaches, cycle paths and a large open air festival each summer.
Votive Church 19 km
A neo-Gothic church on the Ringstrasse in Vienna, built after the failed assassination attempt on Emperor Franz Joseph in 1853. Its twin spires reach about 99 metres, and it was consecrated in 1879 to mark the emperor's silver wedding.
Vienna City Hall 19 km
The Gothic Revival town hall of Vienna, designed by Friedrich von Schmidt and finished in 1883. Its central tower is about 98 metres tall, and the square in front hosts a film festival in summer and a Christmas market in winter.
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Questions
Where is Burg Kreuzenstein?
Burg Kreuzenstein is in Leobendorf, Lower Austria, Austria. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Klosterneuburg Monastery (8.1 km), Kahlenberg (12 km), Karl-Marx-Hof (15 km).
How do I get the Burg Kreuzenstein stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Burg Kreuzenstein and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Lower Austria volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Burg Kreuzenstein before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Lower Austria volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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