Jedenspeigen – castle, the 1278 battlefield and lunch next door in Dürnkrut
Jedenspeigen lies only about four kilometres north of Dürnkrut. Between the two villages the Battle on the Marchfeld took place in 1278, in which Rudolf of Habsburg defeated King Ottokar II of Bohemia. Gasthaus Jana therefore sits at the edge of one of Austria's best-known historic battlefields.
What happened near Jedenspeigen in 1278?
On 26 August 1278 the armies of Rudolf of Habsburg and Ottokar II of Bohemia met on the fields between Dürnkrut and Jedenspeigen. Ottokar was killed, and the battle laid the foundation for centuries of Habsburg rule in Austria. The battlefield is farmland today; its history is kept alive in Jedenspeigen and Dürnkrut.
An outing with lunch
Jedenspeigen Castle stands on a rise above the village. Visitors to the area can stop for lunch at Gasthaus Jana — a few minutes' drive away, with Austrian and Bohemian cooking, the very two sides that faced each other here in 1278.
How do I get from Jedenspeigen to Dürnkrut?
South on the B49, about four kilometres. By bike along the river March it takes about a quarter of an hour.
For guests from Jedenspeigen
For many people from Jedenspeigen, Gasthaus Jana is the inn next door — for the lunch menu, family celebrations in the hall, or takeaway by phone order.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the battle of 1278 take place?
On the fields between Dürnkrut and Jedenspeigen, a few kilometres from Gasthaus Jana. It is known as the Battle on the Marchfeld.
How far is Jedenspeigen from Gasthaus Jana?
About four kilometres on the B49, a few minutes by car.