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Orth Castle
The redesigned and restored castle in the middle of the town is the centre of the Danube National Park Meadows and event center of the town Orth.
The medieval castle water was once the hunting seat of the Habsburg family. Now the castle presents itself in new splendor.
It now houses the National Park Centre, the event center, which museum Orth and the Tourism Bureau of the market town of Orth.
The visitor will find the National Park information with expert advice and the possibility to book tours. National Park shop and bistro invite you to linger and enjoy. The centre is a popular place for exhibitions and events, and is also the gateway to Au and to all the sights and gastronomic offers the community Orth.
Tournament Yard, function room of the community are open all year round!
Information, shop, bistro and Tournament Yard are freely accessible.
Opening times
schlossORTH Nationalpark-Zentrum klick > here
Right behind the castle Orth you will find the Castle Island, site of the Free Schloss Orth National Park Centre. This walk-free area with underwater station and the habitats of animals and plants you can experience.
From the 1st May 2007 you need a ticket to visit Schloss Orth National Park Centre.
A number of steps next to the castle, built in 1711 is the Marian column. The high chestnut trees planted on the church yard gives you a wonderful shady place in the summer and invites you to a brief rest. The parish gothic origin, received its present appearance in the Baroque period. Then follows the pillory, a symbol of the former jurisdiction of the church place finishes.
The castle garden is dominated by a natural monument particular type: A giant tree, the beginning of the 19th Century was planted.
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