Kemmelbach: Castle History, Chapels and the Ybbs Estuary

Kemmelbach combines castle history, religious heritage and a distinctive river landscape.

Neudenburg Castle and Historical Traces

Neudenburg Castle and the Stöckl in Kemmelbach are protected as historic monuments under Section 2 on the basis of a positive official determination. The castle in Kemmelbach is a successor building to Neudenburg Castle, which was demolished at the beginning of the 19th century. The building’s history also includes a new castle chapel: it was established in 1904 in an apsis-like projecting room on the upper floor of Neudenburg Castle.

A striking detail of the castle grounds is a lime tree approximately 100 years old, which is also protected as a historic monument. For travellers interested in historic buildings, established townscapes and individual noteworthy details, this creates a theme for a visit that extends beyond a single attraction. The history can be viewed through different layers of time, without all traces belonging to the same period.

Chapels with Their Own History

The chapels also make Kemmelbach interesting for holidaymakers with an interest in culture. The historic chapel was destroyed during an Ottoman incursion. The new chapel in Kemmelbach was ceremonially consecrated on 10 October 1954 by Auxiliary Bishop Franz König. Mass is held in Kemmelbach Chapel on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Another special feature is the chapel known as the “Forest Chapel”. It was consecrated on 7 November 1964 by Auxiliary Bishop Franz König from Neumarkt. Above the chapel is a carved wooden relief by Eduard August Lang. It depicts Saint Hubertus with a stag and measures approximately 100 × 70 cm. Such specific details give a stay a cultural and spiritual focus that can be easily combined with a relaxed travel itinerary.

Ybbs Estuary and Cycling Route

The historic Ybbs estuary formed a river delta that fanned out into numerous side channels between Kemmelbach and the town of Ybbs before flowing into the Danube over a broad front. This historical landscape perspective complements the castle and chapel themes with a view of how river environments change.

For a more active holiday, the Danube-Erlauf-Ybbs cycling loop can be included in your plans. It leads south from Ybbs towards Kemmelbach, crosses the Ybbs and then continues through the Ybbs floodplains to Sarling. Those travelling with different interests can use it to consider culture and landscape as separate but easily planned focal points of their stay. When looking for a holiday apartment in Kemmelbach, this selection helps determine the desired travel rhythm: the focus can be on castle history, chapels, the river landscape or a cycling tour.

Getting There and Other Places to Include in Your Search

When planning your journey, you can also consider Ybbs a.d. Donau transport station. It can be used independently; there are no significant obstacles or barriers in the access area or on the platforms. For further orientation, the following places are also available to you: Ybbs An Der Donau, Nächst Altenmarkt, Zelking, Schönbühel An Der Donau, Texing, Marbach An Der Donau, Hessendorf and Weiten.

For the broader travel overview: Melk.