Kamegg Castle

Kamegg Castle, locally known as Burg Kamegg, lies in the village of the same name, south of the city of Horn in the province of Lower Austria in Austria.

Kamegg Castle was first mentioned in 1150 as the property of the Lords of Chambecha. From 1350, it was owned by the Lords of Kamegg-Kaja. In 1620, the ownership of Kamegg Castle was added to that of the nearby Rosenburg Castle. From then on, the castle fell into ruin. The castle chapel was in use until 1786.

The castle is now a small ruin on a hill overlooking the village. There is a 5-meter deep, dry moat that separates it from the rest of the hill. The ruin consists of remnants of the keep, the defensive wall with a gate, and some walls of a residential building.

This is a nice little ruin that offers great views over the Kamp valley with the downstream Gars am Kamp Castle within sight. It is freely accessible.

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