Heavy wooden doors, cool stone walls, and the quiet echo of centuries in every hallway: This castle hotel isn’t a staged historical experience, but a place where history still lingers in the cracks. At the castle inn, Weinviertel cuisine is served with local wines—and anyone strolling through the castle moat has the rolling hills and vineyards all to themselves.
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Highlights
Stay overnight in a castle whose history dates back to the 11th century, surrounded by a real moat
Castle wine cellar featuring Weinviertel wines available on-site or from the castle’s own vineyard
Picturesque, Baroque castle chapel
Good to know
Dogs are welcome for an additional fee—the hotel is happy to provide a food bowl, bed, and dog supplies.
The Pfarrhof Superior rooms are not located directly in the castle but are situated in the adjacent historic castle rectory, which is only about a 2-minute walk from the castle.
The Essentials
restaurant, parking lot, free wifi, dogs permitted, e-vehicle charging station
Hotel Type:
Romantic, Small, Boutique, 4 star, Country house
Hotel size (number of rooms):
20
Location
Mailberg 1
2024
Mailberg
Lower-Austria,
Austria
Hotel description
Castle Hotel
A historic castle in the Pulkau Valley with roots dating back to the 11th century, surrounded by a moat and the rolling hills of the Weinviertel region; today, the castle is owned by the Order of Malta, featuring a Gothic hall church that was given a Baroque makeover in 1609 and renovated in 2007, as well as 20 individually designed rooms in several categories, rooms in the elaborately restored rectory dating from the second half of the 16th century, featuring hardwood floors, period-style casement windows, and bathrooms with a bathtub and separate shower
Vineyard Hotel
Located in the picturesque wine village of Mailberg, surrounded by vineyards; 47 hectares of its own vineyards with traditional grape varieties such as Grüner Veltliner and Blauer Zweigelt; a castle wine shop offering Weinviertel wines for purchase; a castle restaurant serving regional cuisine paired with wines from the estate and the surrounding area; wine tastings are available upon request, along with culinary events such as gala dinners and brunch experiences highlighting the region’s culinary culture
Boutique Hotel
20 elegantly furnished rooms that preserve the historic architecture while offering modern comforts; Superior Rooms (25–30 square meters) named after Knights of Malta from the Weinviertel region, such as Edler von Chadolt or Herr von Stillfried, Luxury Rooms (up to 39 square meters) named after famous nobles of the Maltese Order’s commandery, such as Count von Herberstein or Count von Hardegg, Luxury suites, some with separate living and sleeping areas, set in a historic atmosphere; the Pfarrhof rooms are not located directly in the castle but at its foot, featuring meticulously restored spaces with attention to architectural detail; event spaces in the castle for weddings, seminars, and cultural events such as the “Best of Musical & Dinner” series featuring musical theater stars and a 4-course gala dinner