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Heidenreichstein

Lower Austria, Austria · Europe

About Heidenreichstein

Heidenreichstein sits on the route: 10 minutes from Eggern, 53km from Hluboká Castle (Zámek Hluboká).

Heidenreichstein is a town located in Lower Austria, Austria. With a population of 2,593, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Heidenreichstein sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Heidenreichstein to your route.

About Heidenreichstein

Heidenreichstein (German pronunciation: [haɪ̯dn̩ʁaɪ̯çˈʃtaɪ̯n] ; archaic Czech: Kamýk) is a town in the district of Gmünd in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.

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Where is Heidenreichstein located?

Heidenreichstein is located in Lower Austria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 48.8667 latitude, 15.1167 longitude.

What is the population of Heidenreichstein?

Heidenreichstein has a population of approximately 2,593 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
2,593
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Lower Austria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
48.8667, 15.1167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Heidenreichstein

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Telč

A picture-perfect UNESCO town centered around a main square lined with beautifully uniform Renaissance and baroque burgher houses.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Hluboká Castle (Zámek Hluboká)

White neo-Gothic chateau in South Bohemia remodelled in the style of Windsor Castle, set in a large English landscape park.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Český Krumlov

A fairy-tale UNESCO town with a magnificent castle perched above a dramatic bend of the Vltava River.

59 km · about 70 min drive

castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle

A sprawling Renaissance castle above a fairytale town in a Vltava bend, with a painted tower and rare baroque theatre.

59 km · about 70 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Wachau Valley

A UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Heidenreichstein

  • 60 kmWachau ValleyA UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.
  • 64 kmDanube Valley (Donautal)The scenic Austrian stretch of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, passing Baroque abbeys, ruined castles, and the Wachau wine region.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Heidenreichstein.

Eggern

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 477

Eisgarn

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 359

Gastern

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 347

Schrems

🇦🇹 Austria

10 km awayPop. 3,248

Litschau

🇦🇹 Austria

10 km awayPop. 1,421

Reingers

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 194

Kautzen

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 589

Hoheneich

🇦🇹 Austria

12 km awayPop. 1,035

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