Burg Greifenstein

Burg Greifenstein
Lower Austria, Austria
Southeast view of Greifenstein Castle
Site information
TypeHöhenburg (Hill Castle)
OwnerPrivate
Open to
the public
No
ConditionInaccessible
Location
Coordinates48°20′58″N 16°15′16″E / 48.34944°N 16.25444°E / 48.34944; 16.25444
Site history
BuiltAround 1000-1050 AD
Built byUnknown
In use11th Century-1918

Burg Greifenstein is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria, overlooking the Danube. Burg Greifenstein is 227 metres (745 ft) above sea level. Approximately opposite to Burg Greifenstein is Burg Kreuzenstein, on the north shore of the Danube.