Altenburg, Austria Attractions
In the Waldviertel, some 30km/19mi north of Krems an der Donau lies the village of Altenburg, known for its Benedictine abbey.
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Altenburg Benedictine Abbey
With its impressive facade and stucco decorations, the Benedictine Abbey is the most popular attraction in Altenburg. It was rebuilt to its present form after being destroyed in the Middle Ages.
Eggenburg, Austria
(Near Altenburg)
In the upper Schmida valley lies the pretty little town of Eggenburg (325m/1,066ft; pop. 4,000), with the Gothic parish church of St Stephan (1482-1537; Romanesque towers) and the Krahuletz Museum of Prehistory.
International Chamber Music Festival
This annual festival runs from mid-August to early September. The events take place in various venues, including the Breiteneich Palace, as well as local abbeys and mansions.
Pulkau, Austria
(Near Altenburg)
Schloss Greillenstein
Schloss Greillenstein (16th and 17th C.) is a building with four wings and a massive tower. The interior features a fine library and a museum of criminal law.
Hours
April 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
