Staatzer Berg and Staatz Castle Ruins

Visible from afar, the medieval fortress ruins of Staatz rise up on the 100-metre-high limestone cliff from the Laa plain.

The Staatzer Berg is part of the Waschberg zone, which divides the Weinviertel in a north-south direction. The huge limestone cliffs form the most characteristic geological unit of the Weinviertel, which can only be found here, in Falkenstein and in neighboring southern Moravia.

A castle was built on the summit of the Staatzer Berg as part of the planned settlement of the Weinviertel in the 11th century. It was destroyed by the Swedes in 1645 during the Thirty Years' War. Since then, the castle has fallen into ruin. Parts of the castle were used to build the new castle at the foot of the hill, which unfortunately also fell victim to war. It was completely burnt out in the turmoil of the last days of the Second World War and was demolished. The Staatzer Berg has been owned by the municipality since the 1950s. The mountain and ruins can therefore be visited all year round.

Ruin hikes from May to October (by appointment) familiarize visitors with the history of the region, which is closely linked to the development of the Weinviertel.
The hike lasts approx. 1.5 hours and can be booked for 2 or more people. (Tel.: 0664/55 66 398; e-mail: ingrid_froeschl@gmx.at).

A Betty Bernstein family hike is offered for families with children aged approx. 5 - 12 years, also by prior arrangement.

In a vault under the Staatz fortress ruins, deep in the Staatzer Berg, there is still the historic castle cellar, where you can experience the Middle Ages with all your senses at a knights' dinner.

Info Leopold Muck; Tel: 0660/69 28 252; E-Mail: leopold.muck@outlook.com

Additional facilities for families and groups:

• Bus parking lot