Baroque tower of the monastery has been repainted in the original blue colour.

The monastery, originally built 1410-40, refurbished in the 18th century.

Ruins of Durnstein Castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned 1192-93.

Terraced vineyards go right to the railway.

Wachau Valley - Durnstein

October 30, 2022 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

Durnstein was first established in 1019. It was built at an elevation of 190m to fortify the town and protect the small walled town from floods.
The statue of Blondel and Richard the Lionheart, sits along the river. Richard was imprisoned in Durnstein Castle from 1192-1193. His minstrel, Blondel, combed Europe in search of him and found a secret prisoner in the castle who responded to his songs. He had found Richard.Read more