Historic flair reinvented
- 10 Maximum number of guests
Historic flair reinvented
Industrial design meets tradition
Today we are opening the doors of the medieval tower for you, dear guest. Here you can spend your holiday in a unique atmosphere and immerse yourself into the history. Every detail has been lovingly restored to make your stay unforgettable. Whether you are interested in the exciting stories of past centuries or simply want to enjoy the peace and beauty of the surrounding nature - the Leiben Tower offers everything your heart desires.
You can rent the tower as a whole or one of the two flats as an individual holiday home.
During the renovation, we focused on preserving the character of the rooms, the stonework and the old substance. The holiday flats were furnished with furniture from the old stock as well as with modern, selected pieces from the interior decorator Lorenz Wachau. The entire tower has new underfloor heating, which is powered by geothermal energy. The indoor climate is kept at a pleasantly warm level all year round to prevent moisture from forming on the walls. The open fireplaces can also be used on particularly cold days. 8000m² of garden with fruit trees and shrubs are available for communal use. Each flat has its own terrace with garden furniture, barbecue station with gas cartridge and barbecue utensils.
Overlooking the forests of the region
Apartment “Warte” (Top 1)
Das größere der beiden Turm-Apartments, das sich über drei Stockwerke erstreckt, ist das Herzstück der Turm Leiben Apartments. Die Ferienwohnung bietet zwei Zimmer mit Doppelbett (180×200) mit jeweils eigenem Bad und WC. Im Erdgeschoss befindet sich die geräumige Küche, diese verfügt über einen Induktionsherd mit Teppanyaki-Grillplatte, Backrohr und Dampfgarer sowie alle Küchenutensilien und Küchengeschirr. Der Essbereich mit großem Holztisch bietet Platz für bis zu 10 Personen, hier kann man in illustrer Runde gemütlich zum Abendmahl zusammen kommen. Im Erdgeschoss befindet sich ein weiteres separates WC. Im obersten Stock, der sogenannten Warte oder Aussichtswarte, von der man einen wunderbaren Blick über die Landschaft und unseren Garten hat, kann man es sich besonders gemütlich machen. Am offenen Kamin an kalten Wintertagen ein Buch lesen oder auf einer der beiden Sofas vor dem Flatscreen (Smart-TV) faulenzen und die Seele baumeln lassen. In der gesamten Wohneinheit gibt es Wifi. Die beiden Couches besitzen eine Ausziehfunktion (140×200) und bieten 2 weitere Schlafplätze. Somit können im Apartment “Warte” 6 Gäste untergebracht werden.
Cosy atmosphere with historical charm
Apartment “Gewölbe” (Top 2)
Das Apartment in den unteren beiden Stockwerken besticht vor allem durch sein historisches Gewölbe. An manchen Stellen wurden die Inschriften an der Wand aus vergangenen Tagen hervorgehoben. Diese Wohneinheit verfügt über ein Zimmer mit Doppelbett (180×200) im ehemaligen Kerker des Turmes, die Sichtbarkeit der alten Steinmauer wurde erhalten und restauriert. Es gibt ein Bad mit Dusche und separatem WC. Die eigene kleine Küche mit Esstisch für 4 Personen bietet alle Annehmlichkeiten. Einen Induktionsherd, ein Backrohr, Kühlschrank, Geschirrspüler, Wasserkocher und eine Nespresso-Kaffeemaschine. Das großzügige Wohnzimmer mit komfortabler Couch, inklusive Ausziehfunktion für 2 weitere Schlafplätze, bietet genügend Platz für das gemeinschaftliche Beisammensein. Der offene Kamin sorgt für ein angenehmes und warmes Ambiente. Im Wohnzimmer steht ein Flatscreen (Smart-Tv mit Internet). In der gesamten Wohneinheit ist Wifi verfügbar.
Arrival: from 15:00
Departure: until 11:00
Free cancellation up to 6 weeks before the day of arrival.
Up to 2 weeks before the day of arrival, 15% of the total booking amount will be charged.
Thereafter, 50% of the total booking amount will be charged.
| Means of transport / Destination | Location | Distance |
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Apartment "Warte"
The ‘Warte’ flat comprises the 3 upper floors of the tower. It offers 2 rooms with double bed and private bathroom, kitchen, living room and a terrace with barbecue.Apartment "Gewölbe"
The ‘Gewölbe’ flat is located on the two lower floors of the tower. It offers a room with double bed and private bathroom, separate WC, kitchen, living room and a terrace with barbecue.The Leiben Tower
The complete tower offers 3 double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, 2 kitchens, 4 additional beds on pull-out sofas, 2 terraces with barbecue, 2 living rooms and a large garden.The room/apartment/property is equipped with
- WLAN in the whole house
- Heating
- TV, SAT
- Fireplace
- Renovated/newly refurbished
- Terrace
- View
Bedroom
- Roomsize under 20m2
- Room size over 20m2
- Double bed
- Linen
- Extra cushions and blankets
- Baby cot
- Writing desk
- Final Cleaning
Bathroom
- Shower
- Towels
- Hairdryer
- Guest toilet
Garden
- Sunbathing area
- Barbecue area
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Stove
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Fridge with freezer
- Microwave
Others
- not barrier-free
- Non Smoking
- No pets
- Parking area
In the surrounding area
- Mountainbike/Cycling
- Lake
- Hike
- Culture
- Riding
- Golf
- Tennis
Payment
- Online payment/credit card
From a hunger tower to a holiday paradise.
The free-standing tower to the west of Leiben Castle is in some sources called the "Hunger Tower". The castle dungeon carved into the rock, the moat, the strong foundation walls and the free-standing hunger tower still testify this medieval castle, which was once even the robber's nest of Hans von Fritzelsdorf.
Leiben Castle was first mentioned in documents in 1196 and 1237 and was owned by the sovereigns until 1338, in the 18th century by the Freiherren von Fürnberg, from 1796 by the imperial family and from 1918 by the so-called "Habsburg-Lorraine Family Fund". The castle has been owned by the Republic of Austria since 1945 and is used for cultural and social events.
Our mother/grandmother Mechtildis "Tilde" Kleinberger fell in love with the tower after moving to Leiben in the 1970s and was determined to move in and live there with her husband Gerhard. After several years of negotiations, the two of them were able to buy the defence tower and start converting it into a residential tower. Unfortunately, our father/grandfather died before the tower was completed and it remained standing for decades.
Although many family members recognised the immense potential of this historic building, they lacked the financial means to realise one of the many visionary ideas. For emotional reasons, however, Susanne could not part with this project close to her mother's heart and courageously decided to renovate the tower herself and offer it as a holiday home. Her son Sebastian joined the project as a creative spirit and support to overcome the major challenges of the project. In 2021/2022, the time had come - after years of planning and brainstorming, the exciting renovation and restoration of the tower began.
What began as a simple renovation quickly turned into a true masterpiece. New electrical wiring and installations were laid, exquisite box-type windows found their place and the historic brickwork now shines in its former glamour. Almost like a new building, but with the spirit of the past.
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Agnes Glassner
10. July 2025 um 09:36Wunderschöner Turm und herrliches Ambiente. Ruhe und Angelegenheit im Waldviertel genießen. Alles was man braucht.