Ruined Castle In Pottendorf Austria Stock Image

The picturesque ruins of an an early gothic walled chappel and an adjacent baroque palace formerly owned by the famous Esterházy dynasty, lie in serene tranquility on a small island flanked by the river Fischa. The medieval castle although in a ruinous state is a romantic and idillyc destination for visitors and its close proximity to Vienna, Austria& x27;s capital makes it ideal for a days adventure. The island is accessible only via a special causeway bridging the waters of the surrounding moat.