A romantic knight's castle situated in a side valley of the Wachau, which, with its mediaeval flair, aristocratic luxury and abundant romance, will thrill the heart of every lover of castles and palaces;
Oberranna would be the perfect place to film one of the legends of King Arthur and his Round Table. For amid this ambience, or so it would seem, everything is just as it should be – from the small 12th-century castle church, to the family crest of the Neidegg family bearing the scallop shells of St. James, to the attractive great hall and the mighty crossing towers, which earlier had served as the keep.
A fairy-tale castle – undoubtedly the most apt description for this uncomplicated, yet multi-faceted noble possession, located just a few minutes from the wine-growing community of Spitz, in Austria’s Wachau region, as you head northwards towards the Waldviertel;
Immediately upon entering this magical place, an opulent abundance of details reveals itself before the guest. The suites and rooms serve as refuges, breathing the spirit of days long past. Valuable antiquities, wrought-iron fixtures, secluded window alcoves, paintings from centuries past, hunting trophies and countless nostalgic ornaments: all contribute to an unmistakable feeling of comfort and well being. As a guest here, you quickly feel right at home within these old castle walls.
A feeling not least a result of the open, communicative atmosphere which is nurtured by the castle’s owners: In the guest lounge, for example, you may wish to take a seat around the old intarsia table and enjoy the flickering open fire. Or you might prefer to soak in the hunting-style atmosphere of the castle tavern, savouring mouth-watering Wachau specialties, some of which are still prepared on the wood-burning stove in the old castle kitchen. Accompanied, of course, by the finest Wachau wines – all the while knowing, no matter where you happen to hail from, this is a place where you are always a welcome guest. |
