Traismauer Castle has an eventful history behind it: it was once the Roman equestrian fort Augustianis - the stables were located in today's arcades. To the east of the camp was the civilian settlement. Witnesses to this period include two Roman milestones in the castle courtyard, as well as a Celtic and several Roman gravestones.
In 860, Traismauer Castle became the property of the Archbishopric of Salzburg for around 1000 years. The coat of arms of Bishop Harrach in the courtyard of the castle also dates from this time.
In the Middle Ages, Traismauer Castle was the setting for the Song of the Nibelungs: Kriemhild spent four nights with her entourage in Traismauer Castle before her meeting with the Hun King Etzel.
Traismauer treasures
At Traismauer Castle, visitors can follow in the footsteps of the Romans and browse through original scores by great composers such as Strauss and Ziehrer. Experience the treasures of Traismauer in an entertaining exhibition at Traismauer Castle from May to September.
Discover the treasures of Traismauer!
2000 year old treasures - finds from times long past
Traismauer, alias Augustianis, was one of several Roman forts along the right bank of the Danube. The Romans secured their northern border with a chain of defensive buildings and the connecting Limes road. The remains of this complex were recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Traismauer, you can marvel at the impressive remains of this world heritage site, which have been preserved to this day. The exhibition also displays various finds from Roman times.
All samples?
But not only treasures from Roman times can be admired in the rooms of Traismauer Castle. Dedicated Traismauer residents have gone on a search through the town and tracked down patterns on houses and squares. How present patterns are in nature can be discovered in this exhibition.
Experience intangible cultural heritage at Traismauer Castle
The Traismauer nativity scene is another treasure that has long been housed in the castle and can now also be viewed as part of this exhibition. Since
recently, this unique work has also been included in the intangible cultural heritage. Nativity plays are the transformation of the Christmas story into scenes in a popular theater. These nativity plays were particularly popular in the Sudeten and Danube countries, in cities such as Vienna, Linz, Steyr, St. Pölten and Traismauer. The "Traismaurer Kripperl" with its wooden rod puppets is still performed today and is one of the few living nativity plays in Austria and the southern German-speaking region. Further information can also be found here.
Treasures of Viennese operetta
The archive of the Vienna International Operetta Society takes visitors into the world of music, with a special focus on the military bandmaster and operetta composer Carl Michael Ziehrer. Waltz sounds, original sheet music, selected pieces and instruments round off the insight.
Tickets and concessions
Adults: € 8,-
Children from 6 - 14 years: € 3,-
Lower Austrian Family Pass holders:
Family ticket: € 16,- (all registered children are free)
NÖ-CARD: free admission
Tickets for the exhibition are available at the tourist information office in Traismauer Castle. Further information about the exhibition is available at the Traismauer Tourist Information Office in the castle or on their website
Tour of the exhibition
Duration: 1-1.25h
Guided tour flat rate up to 10 people € 30.00
Price from 11 persons per person € 3,00
