In the middle of an enchanting park,at a distance from the Wachau, lies the dreamy castle ,,Artstetten“. Historical events come alive. In Artstetten the visitor experiences the the thin line between happiness and suffering, life and death. Discover the versatile world of the political thinker, reformer and above all family man, the archduke Franz Ferdinand. The architecurally attractive building first mentioned in an official document in the 13th century was redesigned several times throughout the centuries. It is definitely worth exploring this enchanting backdrop flanked by seven characteristic towers.