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 independent sources · 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 independent sources · SRC-13369, SRC-15287 - Appeared in Shardlake (tv, 2024) — as Location for the Disney+ Tudor-era mystery series (shot 2023)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15287, SRC-13369 - Built 1874–1906 (romantic–historicist rebuild on medieval remains)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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
Where was Season of the Witch filmed?
Burg Kreuzenstein, in Leobendorf, Lower Austria, is a real-world filming location used for Season of the Witch. This property has also appeared on screen in Shardlake, The Witcher.
Where was Shardlake filmed?
Burg Kreuzenstein, in Leobendorf, Lower Austria, is a real-world filming location used for Shardlake. This property has also appeared on screen in Season of the Witch, The Witcher.
Where was The Witcher filmed?
Burg Kreuzenstein, in Leobendorf, Lower Austria, is a real-world filming location used for The Witcher. This property has also appeared on screen in Season of the Witch, Shardlake.
Where is Burg Kreuzenstein located?
Burg Kreuzenstein is located in Leobendorf, Lower Austria.