Middle Ages

The Bogenberg District Museum is located diagonally opposite the pilgrimage church. It was completely redesigned in 2009 and its permanent exhibition focuses on the Bogenberg and its rich history.

New historical escape room at Ebelsberg Castle brings history to life.

At first glance a former industrial city, at second glance an exciting cultural metropolis: Linz is a city of culture, a festival hotspot and a natural idyll all in one. Linz has many facets that are waiting to be discovered. What you need to bring along on a visit is curiosity, an interest in special cultural experiences and the courage to enjoy. Because a short trip to Linz will bring new experiences and establish a friendship that will make this city unforgettable.

A unique collection and exhibition about the time of the Inquisition and the persecution of witches in the Middle Ages is shown in historical vaulted rooms. During this time, the ecclesiastical jurisdiction mercilessly persecuted dissenters and deviants. The exhibition traces this time and shows numerous original exhibits.

The Landesgalerie Niederösterreich is a new, dynamic exhibition venue for Austrian art. It combines the holdings of Lower Austria's history-rich provincial collections with important private collections and responds to contemporary issues with themed and personal exhibitions. Exciting exhibitions are presented on five presentation levels and 3,000 m2 of exhibition space.

The Gäubodenmuseum shows 7000 years of history of Straubing and Bavaria. The highlight is the Roman treasure, which was found in the region.

The Hungarian National Gallery in the Castle Palace is the largest public collection of Hungarian art. Thematic and historical exhibitions take visitors to different periods of Hungarian art history and the country's past.

Rudas stands out for its eclectic interior design, not to mention the way it combines 500 years of tradition with the demands of modernity. There are 21 thermal springs flowing into the bath, which is available to guests in the traditional way, i.e. on men's or women's days, while the modern swimming pool on the upper floor is open all day for anyone who wants to relax and enjoy the view of Budapest - even in winter, by the way.

On the occasion of the 1000th anniversary (1896) of the Hungarian land seizure in 896, an imposing monument was erected in place of an 18th century fountain in Heroes' Square: the Millennium Monument. Sándor Wekerle, the Prime Minister of the time, commissioned the architect Albert Schickedanz and the sculptor György Zala to design the monument. Time and again, Heroes' Square has been the stage for momentous events in Hungarian history. Thus, the history of Hungary can be experienced here.

The Hungarian Parliament is located directly on the Danube and is certainly one of the most famous and imposing buildings in the country and on the Danube. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Hungarian National Museum is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of Hungary. The museum's collection includes several million items, including works of art, collections and archaeological finds that take visitors through the history of Hungary as a state and nation, from prehistory through the Middle Ages to modern times.

In the new Museum 1212 Enns, a fascinating journey through eight centuries awaits you in eight rooms of Ennsegg Castle. Impressive original objects, modern presentations, multimedia stations and room displays allow you to take a look at history up to the present day.

Ennsegg Castle in Enns, Upper Austria, is a fascinating historical landmark that impresses visitors with its imposing appearance. It also offers space for private events such as weddings and receptions. Visitors can explore the castle and immerse themselves in its fascinating history.

Tata is a charming city only 67 km from Budapest and worth a trip or stop on the route. With its picturesque townscape and historic buildings, it attracts visitors from all over the world.

The Niedernburg Fresco Museum commemorates the 12th century St. Mary's Church, which fell victim to the city fires of the 17th century.

Komárom and Komárno have a common history on the two banks of the Danube. After the First World War, in accordance with the Trianon Peace Treaty, the city, which previously functioned as an administrative unit, was divided into two parts.

Banská Štiavnica in the middle of the Štiavnické vrchy mountains in central Slovakia is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Pustý hrad castle stands on a partially forested hill of the Javorie Mountains near Zvolen in central Slovakia above the confluence of the Hron and Slatina rivers.

The most beautiful castle in the Little Carpathians, located only a few tens of kilometers from Bratislava, is one of the best preserved castles called Červený Kameň.

The central dominant of the oldest Slovak town of Nitra is Nitra Castle, built on the site of a powerful Slavic fortress, the seat of the princes of Nitra and rulers of Great Moravia.

Above Stará Ľubovňa in the northeastern part of the Spiš region, Ľubovňa Castle rises from a 71-meter-high limestone cliff.

A dominant feature of the town of Trenčín and the entire Považie region is undoubtedly the Trenčiansky hrad castle on a steep rock.

One of the biggest tourist attractions of northern Slovakia is Orava Castle, built like an "eagle's nest" on a rock above the Orava River in Oravský Podzámok.

The jewel of Bojnice, a small town near Prievidza, is the "fairy-tale castle" Bojnický zámok, one of the most visited and beautiful castles, not only in Slovakia, but also in Central Europe. '

The massive silhouette of Spiš Castle, which is one of the largest complexes of castle ruins in Central Europe covering an area of nearly four hectares, dominates the eastern skyline of the region of Spiš.

A masterpiece of medieval architecture in Germany - The Stone Bridge.

It catches the eye of the observer from afar: the imposing tower of the Old Town Hall. In the 13th century, the building was erected on the central market square, which occupies the first place among the secular buildings in Regensburg. After various additions and alterations, today one can admire the three-part building complex, consisting of the town hall tower and the adjoining palace, as well as the Gothic imperial hall building and the Baroque town hall.

Regensburg's St. Peter's Cathedral is one of the most significant achievements of Gothic architecture in Bavaria.

The Golden Tower in the old town of Regensburg is a so-called family tower, which dates back to the 2nd half of the 13th century.

The famous church of the city stands wedged between the Benedictine religious house and the high school, showing its baroque facade to the visitor in Széchenyi Square.

The Archabbey of Pannonhalma is located only about 20 km south of Györ. The oldest monastery (Benedictine) in Hungary (over 1000 years) is prominently located on Martinsberg and is visible from afar.

From the capital to the north, in the fairy-tale Danube bend, the Visegrád Citadel (Fellegvár) was built on such a hill, from which one has an overwhelming view of the country.

The Hungarian State Opera is considered one of the most beautiful houses of its kind in the world. Co-financed by Emperor Franz Joseph and opened in 1884, since 1970 it has the best acoustics in Europe after La Scala in Milan and the Paris Opera.

In the middle of the capital is the largest castle in the country, Buda Castle, which is actually not just one castle, but an entire castle district.

The ruins of Thebes Castle, perched on a high rock above the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, are one of the most important archaeological sites in Central Europe.

The history of the Old Town Hall dates back to the beginnings of the medieval town in the 13th century.

The Gothic three-nave church from the 15th century is considered the coronation church of the Hungarian kings.

The elegant onion dome roof of the Michael's Gate is one of the landmarks of the city of Bratislava.

The castle, perched high above the city on a hill, is Bratislava's dominant landmark.

In Melk, however, some of the first Babenbergs were buried and this important burial place of the ruling dynasty was not to be neglected, but to come into spiritual hands.

Baroque splendor high above the Wachau - Like a sacred castle, the "Austrian Montecassino" south of Krems watches over the eastern entrance of the

Dürnstein with the wine-growing villages of Ober- and Unterloiben is considered one of the most romantic places along the Danube. Popular destinations for excursions are the monastery with its magnificent baroque church and the ruins, once the castle of the Kuenringer dynasty.

In the middle of the 13th century the name Artstetten is mentioned in documents for the first time. Very soon, the medieval fortress became a castle, which had various owners in quick succession until it was acquired by Emperor Franz I in 1823.

The castle kingdom is the link between two metropolises, embedded in the vastness of the Marchfeld.

Klosterneuburg Abbey may look back on a history of almost 900 years, but its offer for interested contemporaries could hardly be more up-to-date.

Built by the Jesuits in the years 1669-1683 according to plans by P.F. Carlone. Anton Bruckner worked here as cathedral organist from 1856-1868.

St. Martin's Church is considered one of the oldest ecclesiastical buildings in Austria. Its history has been rooted in that of the city of Linz for more than 1200 years.

The Linz Castle towers high above Linz. Gastronomy and the castle museum are united in this sight, as well as historical and modern architecture.

Discover the oldest city in Austria, the Roman times, the Middle Ages, the new Cittàslow, let Laurios hold up the mirror to you, storm our landmark on a 3 tower tour.

For more than 500 years, Greinburg Castle, the oldest residential castle in Austria, has been enthroned majestically above the town of Grein and the Danube.

The unique thing about Clam Castle is that it is not a museum in the traditional sense, but rather an inhabited and fully furnished medieval castle.

In one of the oldest towns in Austria lies the castle of Eferding, which has been owned by the princely Starhemberg family for centuries.

The monastery is the only Trappist monastery in Austria. It was founded in 1293 and has had a very eventful history.

In the middle of Passau's old town lies the Niedernburg Monastery, once a Benedictine abbey, later home to the English Misses.

One of the largest preserved castle complexes in the world towers over Passau. The Veste Oberhaus is not only an imposing cultural monument, it also contains several museums.

The 1200-year history of the town of Vilshofen can still be felt in many places.

The result of the disaster was the baroque rebuilding of the monastery and church as a joint work of leading artists of the time.

About 50 kilometers northwest of Passau, the city of Deggendorf lies gracefully on the beautiful blue Danube. The river is virtually the lifeline of the historic and modern Deggendorf and, as an environmentally friendly transport route of the future, is not only the starting point of cultural development, but also the basis for economic cooperation. The port of Deggendorf, for example, is the only one in southern Germany to have a free port area, and the university, which is only a five-minute walk from the Danube, occupies a top position in the ranking of the Center for University Development. In addition, many sights, numerous recreational opportunities, a varied cultural and event program, good shopping opportunities and Bavarian hospitality make the city a paradise for young and old.

The Benedictine monastery of Metten, founded in 766, played a decisive role in the reclamation, settlement and missionization of the Bavarian Forest.

The pilgrimage church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary stands on the Bogenberg (432 meters high) near the Lower Bavarian town of Bogen.

Straubing, the ducal city, true of a Roman treasure and venue of the Agnes Bernauer Festival.

Lonely on a barren river terrace near the Danube breakthrough lies one of the oldest Bavarian monasteries from the 7th or 8th century.

Metropolis of millions, cultural capital and spa capital at the same time, Budapest casts an almost magical spell on visitors.

Located at the intersection of three cultures, archaeological findings of a Celtic settlement and a Roman fort prove the important trade route crossing and strategic importance of the town as part of the Limes Romanus.

Passau lies at the confluence of the three rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz and borders directly on Upper Austria. For six hundred years, the city on the three rivers was an episcopal principality.

Located at the northernmost point of the Danube, the city of Regensburg looks back on a history of more than 2,000 years.