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    Wachau Attraction

    Aggstein Castle Ruins

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    The Aggstein Castle Ruins sit about 300 meters above the right bank of the Danube on a rocky ridge. Built in the 12th century, the castle offers breathtaking views over the Wachau and today houses a museum and castle restaurant.

    Highlights

    • 300 meters above the Danube
    • Medieval castle from the 12th century
    • Breathtaking views over the Wachau
    • Museum and castle restaurant

    The Wachau is waiting. So is the Gartenhotel.

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    Gartenhotel & Winery Pfeffel is a 4-star hotel in Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley, Lower Austria. Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau, the hotel combines wellness, wine, culinary arts, and relaxation in a unique setting between the Danube, vineyards, and nature. Guests can look forward to a penthouse spa with a spacious wellness area, a restaurant serving regional and seasonal cuisine, and estate-grown wines from the Wachau. Thanks to its location near Dürnstein, the hotel is an ideal base for holidays on the Danube, wellness in the Wachau, hiking, cycling, river cruises, and memorable days in one of Austria's most beautiful regions.