Kreuzenstein Castle (Burg Kreuzenstein) is a castle in Leobendorf (near Vienna), Lower Austria, and a filming location for Season of the Witch (2011) and Baron Blood (Gli orrori del castello di Norimberga) (1972). Built in 1874-1906, it was designed by Carl Gangolf Kayser (with Humbert Walcher of Molthein and Egon Rheinberger).
Location: Leobendorf (near Vienna), Lower Austria, Austria
Verified facts
- Located in Leobendorf (near Vienna), Lower Austria
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10777, SRC-10778, SRC-13645 - Appeared in Season of the Witch (movie, 2011)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10777, SRC-10778, SRC-10780, SRC-11172, SRC-13368 - Appeared in Baron Blood (Gli orrori del castello di Norimberga) (movie, 1972)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10779, SRC-10780, SRC-11076, SRC-13369 - Built 1874–1906
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11076, SRC-16495, SRC-17253 - Designed by Carl Gangolf Kayser (with Humbert Walcher of Molthein and Egon Rheinberger)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11076, SRC-16495, SRC-17253
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10777 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Season_of_the_Witch_(2011_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10778 — https://www.ahoymatey.blog/where-was-season-of-the-witch-2011-filmed/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10779 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Blood_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10780 — https://moviesandmania.com/2014/12/21/burg-kreuzenstein-austrian-castle/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11076 — Wikipedia — Burg Kreuzenstein (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11172 — No Camera Bag — Film Locations: Medieval Castle Kreuzenstein (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13368 — oe24.at (Austrian daily press) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13369 — German Wikipedia (Burg Kreuzenstein) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13645 — Niederösterreich Werbung (official Lower Austria tourism board) — Burg Kreuzenstein (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16495 — https://austria-forum.org/af/AustriaWiki/Burg_Kreuzenstein (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17253 — https://www.castlopedia.com/castle/burg-kreuzenstein/2367 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Baron Blood filmed?
Kreuzenstein Castle (Burg Kreuzenstein), in Leobendorf (near Vienna), Lower Austria, is a real-world filming location used for Baron Blood. This property has also appeared on screen in Season of the Witch.
Where was Season of the Witch filmed?
Kreuzenstein Castle (Burg Kreuzenstein), in Leobendorf (near Vienna), Lower Austria, is a real-world filming location used for Season of the Witch. This property has also appeared on screen in Baron Blood.
Who designed Kreuzenstein Castle (Burg Kreuzenstein)?
Kreuzenstein Castle (Burg Kreuzenstein) was designed by Carl Gangolf Kayser (with Humbert Walcher of Molthein and Egon Rheinberger).
Where is Kreuzenstein Castle (Burg Kreuzenstein) located?
Kreuzenstein Castle (Burg Kreuzenstein) is located in Leobendorf (near Vienna), Lower Austria.