Journal
Richard Löwenherz

Directly below the ruins of Dürnstein Castle lies the historic castle vineyard of the Thiery family – a place full of history and a deep connection to the region.

The stone terraces of the Wachau shape the Danube valley between Spitz and Krems and are among Austria’s most significant cultural landscapes.

Great artists of the Wachau found inspiration at Hotel Richard Löwenherz and left behind works that continue to tell the story of this unique art history to this day.

Roman heritage along the Danube: Culture, engineering, enjoyment and progress have shaped the Wachau in a fascinating and lasting way that can still be experienced today.

For centuries, the Danube has shaped the Wachau as a lifeline, natural landscape and cultural heritage, flowing between vineyards and historic towns.

Richard the Lionheart, Dürnstein and a political power struggle: The spectacular captivity became a defining symbol of Dürnstein and a landmark of its tourism.

Richard the Lionheart’s captivity in Dürnstein was likely less harsh than traditionally reported and appears to have been characterised by respect and treatment befitting his status.

Dürnstein combines a unique landscape, thousands of years of history and impressive architecture to create an unmistakable landmark of the Wachau along the Danube in Austria.

For thousands of years, the Danube has connected people, cultures and stories, shaping Europe as a lifeline, a trade route and a shared cultural heritage.

How Richard the Lionheart’s captivity in Dürnstein indirectly contributed to the Magna Carta – a historical connection reaching from the Wachau to Runnymede.