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The ruins ofFalkenstein Castle (German:Burg Falkenstein) is in theWeinviertel region ofLower Austria, about 55 kilometres (34 mi) north ofVienna near the border toCzech Republic.
The castle was used as a "Reichsfeste", for the protection of the HRE Reich with an overview over nearly all of Moravia. It was founded around 1050 byEmperor Henry III. 1106Leopold III, Margrave of Austria purchased the castle, from then on it was owned by therulers of Austria. 1572Maximilian II sold Falkenstein to the Baron (later Count) of Trautson.
In 1645, in the last period of theThirty Years' War Falkenstein was conquered by Swedish forces, but not destroyed. Its decay began at the end of the 17th century, when the castle was dismantled by the owners themselves in order to re-use the material.
During the summer season, the inner ward is turned into an impressive site for medieval feasts and theatre plays.
48°43′27″N16°34′44″E / 48.72417°N 16.57889°E /48.72417; 16.57889
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