Perchtoldsdorf Castle

Perchtoldsdorf, Austria

Perchtoldsdorf Castle probably was laid out before 1000 AD, part of a chain of fortifications along the eastern rim of the Vienna Woods. One Lord Heinricus de Pertoldesdorf was mentioned in an 1138 deed, during the Babenberg rule. Their Perchtoldsdorf vassals continued to rule from the castle even when the Babenberg dynasty became extinct in 1246.

The conflict between the Habsburg emperor Frederick III and his younger brother Archduke Albert VI of Austria started an unstable period in the region. In 1446, many homes in the town were burned during the invasion of the Hungarian regent John Hunyadi. During this time, the castle was occupied by various rival forces, including mercenaries of King Matthias Corvinus from 1477 until about 1490, when Frederick's son King Maximilian I re-established Habsburg control over the area. This turbulent period interrupted the construction of the tower house (Wehrturm), the town's landmark with a height of 60 metres. The tower and other fortifications permitted a successful defense of the city against the Ottoman troops during the 1529 Siege of Vienna, while the surrounding area was devastated.

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Founded: 10th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Austria

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Anzhelika (9 months ago)
Beautiful place. We didn't expect to see such a large castle. Behind it, there is a green area—a forest where you can take a walk and enjoy the fresh air. There are several parking lots near the castle. We visited on a weekend evening, and there weren't many people.
Roland Tappeiner (10 months ago)
Beautiful place for theatre
Angela Olsha (10 months ago)
What a charming old town with wine tradition!
Mir Tre (12 months ago)
We visited a school ball there. The location looks quite pretty from the outside but isn’t anything special from the inside. The bigger hall looks like a school gym. But it’s big enough to host bigger crowds. Parking spots are available but public transport for getting there isn’t great. Especially at night after the event, you’ll have to order an Uber. There are staircase, but I didn’t see an elevator. So it is not barrier-free, unless I didn’t see the elevator.
Nikola Marjanovic (16 months ago)
Beautiful place.
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