Hardegg
Austria's least populous town. A cliff castle in the Thaya valley and a cross-border footbridge make it a highlight of cross-border trips in the Podyjí area.
Hardegg lies on the Austrian side of the Dyje (Thaya) River. With only a few dozen residents, it is Austria's smallest town. The cliff-top Hardegg Castle houses souvenirs of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico and is open in summer. The town has a footbridge spanning the border toward Čížov on the Czech side, which reopened after the end of the Cold War. The visitor centre of Thayatal National Park is nearby. On the Czech side, a viewpoint at Hardegg overlooks the town and the valley.
Opening hours
Open all day; castle open approx. May–Sep
Nearby sights
- Podyjí National Park
- Nový Hrádek Castle
- Vranov nad Dyjí Chateau
- Vranov Reservoir
- Šobes Vineyard
- Retz Windmill & Wine Cellars
- Cornštejn Castle
- Bítov Castle