Rothschild Castle

Rothschild Castle, also known as Waidhofen Castle, is a historic castle located in the town of Waidhofen an der Ybbs in southwestern Lower Austria. Originally a medieval castle from the first half of the 13th century, it was the seat of the Freising governors for centuries.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Description: building in Lower Austria, Austria
Also known as: “Rothschildschloss” and “Schloss Waidhofen”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pfarrkirche hll. Maria Magdalena und Lambert, Waidhofen an der Ybbs and Wetterhäuschen Waidhofen an der Ybbs.

Pfarrkirche hll. Maria Magdalena und Lambert, Waidhofen an der Ybbs

Church

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Pfarrkirche hll. Maria Magdalena und Lambert, Waidhofen an der Ybbs is a church.

Wetterhäuschen Waidhofen an der Ybbs

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Lutherturm Waidhofen an der Ybbs

Chapel

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Lutherturm Waidhofen an der Ybbs is a chapel.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gaflenz and Ybbsitz.

Gaflenz

Village

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Gaflenz is a market town in the Steyr-Land district of the Austrian state of Upper Austria. It is known for its saws and its gothic-style St. Andreas Parish Church, established in 1494. Gaflenz is situated 8 km southwest of Rothschild Castle.