Grafenegg

Grafenegg is a market town (Municipality) in the Krems-Land district of Lower Austria, Austria.

Grafenegg
Coat of arms
Grafenegg
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°26′N 15°45′E
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictKrems-Land
Government
  MayorAnton Pfeifer
Area
  Total28.53 km2 (11.02 sq mi)
Elevation
197 m (646 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total3,061
  Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3492
Area code02735

History

Originally called Etsdorf-Haitzendorf, it changed its name in 2003.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19712,713    
19812,621−3.4%
19912,687+2.5%
20012,830+5.3%

Sights

Grafenegg Castle

Grafenegg is renowned for Grafenegg Castle, owned by the Duke of Ratibor, Prince of Corvey of the House of Hohenlohe. The castle grounds are the site of the Grafenegg Music Festival and sculpture garden.

References



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