Rosenburg Castle
Rosenburg-Mold, Austria
A Renaissance castle above the Kamp valley with one of Europe’s largest tournament courtyards and falconry shows in season.
Rosenburg is a castle and Renaissance palace on a rock above the Kamp river in the Waldviertel in Lower Austria. The rock drops steeply on three sides. The complex was built around the middle of the 12th century, and in 1175 Goczwin of Rosenberg is documented as its first lord.
In 1433 the Hussites occupied and ravaged the castle. The Grabner brothers bought it in 1487 and converted it into a Renaissance palace, and it became a Protestant centre. Since the late 17th century it has belonged to the Hoyos-Sprinzenstein family. After a fire in 1751 and years of decay it was half a ruin by 1859 and was restored in the 19th century. Today the tournament courtyard with its arcades and murals and the Renaissance falconry with birds-of-prey displays shape the visit, along with a castle museum, state rooms and gardens.
For road trippers: the 2026 season ran from 4 April to 26 October and is now over; check the castle website for the 2027 opening times before you go (as of October 2026).
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- Rosenburg-Mold, Austria
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.6263, 15.6329
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Wohnmobilstellplatz EggenburgMotorhome stopover14 km from Rosenburg Castle · 8 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
- Seecamping KrumauCampsite14 km from Rosenburg CastleTentsCaravansElectricityToiletsDogs allowed
- Amethystwelt MaissauMotorhome stopover14 km from Rosenburg Castle · 4 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Camping OttensteinCampsite23 km from Rosenburg Castle · 90 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Camping Weingut EttenauerCampsite23 km from Rosenburg CastleTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Campingplatz LichtenfelsCampsite23 km from Rosenburg CastleTentsCaravansDrinking water
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Rosenburg Castle?
Rosenburg Castle is in Rosenburg-Mold, Austria, at GPS 48.6263, 15.6329. It is about 4 km from Gars am Kamp.
Can you camp near Rosenburg Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Festgelände Horn, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Rosenburg Castle?
Rosenburg Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kamptal and Waldviertel: castles beyond the Wachau.
What is there to see near Rosenburg Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Altenburg Abbey (4 km), Dürnstein (27 km), Rappottenstein Castle (43 km) and Melk Abbey (50 km).
When is the best time to visit Rosenburg Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)