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Herzogenburg Abbey
approx. 9 km
An Augustinian canons’ monastery founded in 1112 and moved to Herzogenburg in 1244 because of floods. It was rebuilt in the Baroque style from 1714 under Jakob Prandtauer and others.
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Schloss Thalheim: staying overnight in a castle near St. Pölten, Lower Austria
Schloss Thalheim is a sprawling castle complex in the village of Thalheim, part of Kapelln in Lower Austria. Its origins go back to the 17th century, and the main building dates from around 1600, with a historicist wing added in the late 19th century. Today the listed castle takes guests as a castle hotel, with a restaurant, sauna and steam bath, between St. Pölten and the Danube.
At a glance
- Location
- Thalheim 22, Kapelln, St. Pölten district, Lower Austria, about 14 km as the crow flies from St. Pölten
- Accommodation
- Castle hotel in a listed 17th-century complex, described by Expedia as an upscale castle near Herzogenburg Abbey; air-conditioned rooms with safes
- Highlights
- Restaurant “Am Schlossgarten”, café, garden and terrace, sauna, steam bath, fitness centre, massages, meeting rooms, banquet hall, fireplace in the lobby
- Guest rating
- 9.4/10 from 3 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 2 pm to midnight (later check-in possible at certain times) · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Dogs allowed for a fee · lift and wheelchair-friendly features · non-smoking · breakfast at extra cost · free parking
Staying at Schloss Thalheim: a night in a Lower Austrian castle
To stay at Schloss Thalheim is to sleep in a castle that has grown over centuries. The complex has several wings and stands at the western edge of the village, at the foot of a slope. Its three-storey old castle and a long single-storey farm wing date from around 1600, a historicist residential wing was added at the end of the 19th century, and the former castle chapel stands outside the courtyard. According to the heritage listing, the castle was recently adapted as a hotel.
The Expedia listing mentions air-conditioned rooms with high-quality bedding, safes, free Wi-Fi, bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, a minibar, a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and room service at certain times. Some rooms are sound-insulated, cots are free, and an extra bed is available for a surcharge. Exposed timber beams and high ceilings appear in the lounge and bedroom areas, and the lobby has a fireplace.
The restaurant “Am Schlossgarten” serves lunch, dinner and light meals, with outdoor dining on the terrace, and a café completes the offer. For relaxing there are a sauna, a steam bath, a fitness centre and three treatment rooms for classic, sports and deep-tissue massages. A regional breakfast is available every day from 7:00 to 10:00 against a supplement.
Photos of Schloss Thalheim
The history of Schloss Thalheim
- around 1600 – The three-storey old castle and the long single-storey farm wing are built.
- 17th century – The castle’s origins date back to this century; the former castle chapel follows in the second half. Wikipedia credits the Baroque chapel to the architect Jakob Prandtauer, who also designed Melk Abbey.
- 1822 – Thalheim appears as a village of 31 houses; the Thalheim lordship holds local authority and the landlord’s rights.
- late 19th century – The sprawling complex is last extended, with a historicist residential part.
- 1971 – The municipality of Thalheim is merged into Kapelln, which becomes a market town in 1983.
- recently – The castle is adapted as a hotel; it stays in private hands and offers rooms for events and a restaurant.
Today the castle is a listed monument. The Austrian monument register describes a sprawling complex of several wings at the foot of a slope, made up essentially of the three-storey old castle, the long farm wing and the historicist residential part, with the former chapel outside the courtyard. The village’s best-known native, the translator and Esperantist Jenny Weleminsky (1882–1957), was born in Thalheim.
Facilities and services at Schloss Thalheim
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Air conditioning and safes
- High-quality, allergy-friendly bedding and down duvets
- Blackout curtains; sound-insulated rooms
- Bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries
- Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer
- 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar
- Room service at certain times
- Free cots; extra bed for a surcharge
Food & drink
- Restaurant “Am Schlossgarten” with lunch, dinner and light meals
- Outdoor dining on the terrace
- Café
- Regional breakfast daily against a supplement
Wellness & grounds
- Sauna and steam bath
- Fitness centre
- Three treatment rooms: classic, sports and deep-tissue massages
- Garden and terrace
- Fireplace in the lobby
Service
- Front desk staffed around the clock, safe at the front desk
- Multilingual staff, concierge service
- Help with tour planning and tickets
- Meeting rooms and banquet hall
- Free parking without service; charging station for electric vehicles
- Airport transfer on request for a fee
Where Schloss Thalheim is: between St. Pölten and the Danube
Schloss Thalheim stands in the village of Thalheim, which belongs to the market town of Kapelln in the Perschling valley. Kapelln lies a few kilometres north-east of St. Pölten and south-east of Herzogenburg, in what Wikipedia calls the exact centre of Lower Austria. The nearest railway station is in St. Pölten, about 15 km away; the main road link is the B1 Wiener Straße. Expedia lists an airport transfer on request for a fee.
Within 20 km Expedia names Herzogenburg Abbey, the Domplatz and cathedral of St. Pölten, the synagogue and the town hall. Further afield lie Tulln, the Danube towns of Krems and Dürnstein, the Wachau and Melk Abbey, while Vienna is about 43 km away as the crow flies.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from Schloss Thalheim)
| Herzogenburg Abbey | approx. 9 km |
| St. Pölten | approx. 14 km |
| Tulln an der Donau | approx. 21 km |
| Krems | approx. 24 km |
| Dürnstein | approx. 27 km |
| Wachau | approx. 30 km |
| Melk Abbey | approx. 35 km |
| Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna | approx. 39 km |
| Vienna city centre | approx. 43 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the castle; railway and road details come from Wikipedia and the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Schloss Thalheim
St. Pölten
approx. 14 km
The capital of Lower Austria since 1986 and its largest city, with about 60,000 residents. It counts as one of the oldest towns in Austria.
Photo: Haeferl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Tulln an der Donau
approx. 21 km
A Danube town of about 16,800 residents, known as the “garden town” for its many nurseries and flower beds.
Photo: Wolfgang Glock, CC BY 3.0
Dürnstein
approx. 27 km
A small Wachau town of fewer than 850 residents. The blue tower of its abbey church is regarded as a landmark of the whole Wachau.
Photo: Haeferl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Wachau
approx. 30 km
The Danube valley between Melk and Krems, about 80 km west of Vienna. Since 2000 it has been a UNESCO cultural landscape, including the abbeys of Melk and Göttweig and Krems old town.
Photo: C.Stadler/Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0
Melk Abbey
approx. 35 km
A Benedictine abbey on the right bank of the Danube. The present Baroque building was erected in 1702–1746 by Jakob Prandtauer and is a landmark of the Wachau.
Photo: Thomas Ledl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Tours & activities near Schloss Thalheim
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Hallstatt, St. Wolfgang & St. Gilgen Day Trip from Salzburg
Begin your private day trip with hotel pickup in Salzburg and a scenic drive through the Austrian Alps. Travel along beautiful countryside roads to …
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Private Lake District, St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen Tour
Spend a full day in one of the most picturesque areas of Austria, the Salzkammergut Lake District. Highlights of this tour include many hidden gems …
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Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Vineyards, medieval gates and Danube views — Krems is the Wachau Valley's golden gateway, and it's hiding clues. This app-led scavenger hunt takes …
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Sparkling carriage ride through Krems and the Wachau vineyards
In old Vienna, as a couple in love, they got the special kick out of so-called “porcelain deliveries”. The man climbed into the carriage with the …
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Discover Krems Old Town: Medieval Sights, Heritage & Wine Culture
Step into the historic heart of Krems and discover its medieval city gates, explore atmospheric squares and centuries-old streets, admire impressive …
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Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
Explore in a group of no more than 8 people the beautiful city of Salzburg on this day trip departing from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, relive …
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Taste and Tour Small Organic Wineries with a Winemaker
As a vineyard owner, winemaker, and a student of viticulture I can offer guests my unique experience and education. I will be able to show them up …
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St Stephen's Cathedral, Top Churches of Vienna Old Town Tour
Discover the history, architecture and art of Vienna’s beautiful churches: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Peterskirche and Minoritenkirche! Optional: visit …
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Who is Schloss Thalheim for?
Wellness seekers
A sauna, a steam bath, a fitness centre and three treatment rooms for massages make a restful break out of a night in the castle.
Culture and Danube fans
Herzogenburg and Melk abbeys, St. Pölten, the Wachau and Vienna all lie within a day trip of the castle.
Events and meetings
Expedia lists meeting rooms and a banquet hall, and Wikipedia mentions rooms for events at the castle.
Families and dog owners
Cots are free, an extra bed is available for a surcharge, and dogs are allowed for a fee.
Good to know before booking Schloss Thalheim
- Check-in is possible from 2 pm to midnight; later check-in is possible at certain times. Check-out is at 11 am.
- Dogs are allowed; a fee per pet and night applies.
- Regional breakfast is available every day from 7:00 to 10:00 against a supplement.
- Parking on site is free, without service, and spaces are limited; there is also a charging station for electric vehicles.
- An airport transfer is available on request, around the clock, for a fee per vehicle.
- For special accessibility needs, contact the property directly; the booking confirmation holds the contact details.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Schloss Thalheim?
Yes. The castle has been adapted as a hotel and can be booked via Expedia, which describes it as an upscale castle near Herzogenburg Abbey.
Are pets allowed?
Dogs are allowed. According to Expedia, a fee per pet and night applies.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2 pm to midnight, with later check-in possible at certain times. Check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is free parking without service on site, with limited spaces, plus free parking nearby. A charging station for electric vehicles is also available.
Is there a restaurant and breakfast?
There is a restaurant, “Am Schlossgarten”, serving lunch, dinner and light meals, and a café. A regional breakfast is offered daily against a supplement.
How far is Schloss Thalheim from St. Pölten and Vienna?
St. Pölten is about 14 km away as the crow flies and Vienna about 43 km. The nearest railway station is in St. Pölten.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Schloss Thalheim listing on Expedia.
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