Krumau am Kamp

Krumau am Kamp
Southwest view of Krumau am Kamp
Southwest view of Krumau am Kamp
Coat of arms of Krumau am Kamp
Krumau am Kamp is located in Austria
Krumau am Kamp
Krumau am Kamp
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°35′N 15°26′E / 48.583°N 15.433°E / 48.583; 15.433
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictKrems-Land
Government
 • MayorErwin Warnung
Area
 • Total
26.84 km2 (10.36 sq mi)
Elevation
370 m (1,210 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total
759
 • Density28.3/km2 (73.2/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3543
Area code02731
Websitewww.krumau.at

Krumau am Kamp is a town in the district of Krems-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is located in the Waldviertel region.

It was the birthplace of the naturalist and army officer Christoph Feldegg (1779–1845).

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19711,041—    
1981889−14.6%
1991827−7.0%
2001806−2.5%
2014772−4.2%
2025722−6.5%

Geography

Krumau am Kamp lies within the Bohemian Massif, characterized by forested hills and deep valleys carved by the Kamp River. The municipality includes several Katastralgemeinden (cadastral communities):

  • Eisenberg
  • Idolsberg
  • Krumau am Kamp
  • Tiefenbach

The area is popular for hiking and nature excursions, with scenic views and diverse flora and fauna.[citation needed]

History

The town's most prominent historical feature is Burg Krumau am Kamp, a medieval hilltop castle dating to the 11th–12th century. Originally built as a strategic fortress by the Babenbergs, it later served as a noble residence and underwent several architectural transformations.

  • In the 13th century, Margarete of Babenberg, Duchess of Austria, lived and died in the castle.
  • Over time, the castle fell into partial ruin but it remains a cultural landmark.[citation needed]

Culture and events

Krumau am Kamp maintains local traditions and hosts seasonal events that reflect the rural traditions of the Waldviertel.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018" (in German). Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018" (in German). Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.