Falkenstein, Lower Austria
Falkenstein | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 48°43′N 16°35′E / 48.717°N 16.583°E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Lower Austria |
| District | Mistelbach |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alfred Schuster |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.17 km2 (7.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
• Total | 457 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 2162 |
| Area code | 02554 |
| Website | www.falkenstein.gv.at |
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Falkenstein (German pronunciation: [ˈfalkn̩ˌʃtaɪn] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Mistelbach in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.
It is home to Castle Falkenstein, a relatively intact castle ruin built in the 11th century. The ruin's German name is Burg Falkenstein ("Castle Falcon Stone").