Burg Kreuzenstein is a landmark in Leobendorf, Lower Austria, and a filming location for Season of the Witch (Der letzte Tempelritter) (2011), The Witcher (2019) and Shardlake (2024). Built in 1874-1906 (romantic-historicist rebuild on medieval remains).
Location: Leobendorf, Lower Austria, Austria
Verified facts
- Appeared in Season of the Witch (Der letzte Tempelritter) (movie, 2011) — as Medieval castle film set for the Nicolas Cage film (shot 2008)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-13369, SRC-15287 - Appeared in The Witcher (tv, 2019) — as Netflix series location; monster fight scenes shot in the castle's cellar vaults
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-13369, SRC-15287 - Appeared in Shardlake (tv, 2024) — as Location for the Disney+ Tudor-era mystery series (shot 2023)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15287, SRC-13369 - Built 1874–1906 (romantic–historicist rebuild on medieval remains)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-13369, SRC-11076, SRC-17075
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11076 — Wikipedia — Burg Kreuzenstein (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13369 — German Wikipedia (Burg Kreuzenstein) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15287 — https://www.film.at/news/burg-kreuzenstein-disney-shardlake/402639434 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17075 — https://burgkreuzenstein.com/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Burg Kreuzenstein connected to Season of the Witch?
Burg Kreuzenstein, in Leobendorf, Lower Austria, has a documented connection to Season of the Witch. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Shardlake, The Witcher.
How is Burg Kreuzenstein connected to Shardlake?
Burg Kreuzenstein, in Leobendorf, Lower Austria, has a documented connection to Shardlake. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Season of the Witch, The Witcher.
How is Burg Kreuzenstein connected to The Witcher?
Burg Kreuzenstein, in Leobendorf, Lower Austria, has a documented connection to The Witcher. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Season of the Witch, Shardlake.
Where is Burg Kreuzenstein located?
Burg Kreuzenstein is located in Leobendorf, Lower Austria.