Aggstein Castle

The ruins of Aggstein castle stand as a monument to the various conflicts both big and small which took places within the stretch between Melk and Krems. Aggestein Castle changed hands numerous times since it was first constructed at the start of the 12th century, but only certain parts of the castle now remain standing to be seen. In its hay-day, the castle acted as an almost unassailable stronghold with a key strategic position over the region, with its most famous resident potentially being Hadmar III von Kuenring – ‘The Hound of Kuenring’. Legend has it that he used an iron chain stretched across the Danube to commandeer ships who used the river as part of the trade route and repurpose them for his own use. Read More