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Around the largest amethyst deposit in Europe, the Amethyst World Maissau presents itself as a unique world of experience on the subject of gemstones. Discover the world's largest exposed vein of amethyst, one of the most beautiful collections of rare minerals and gemstones in the Gemstone House, as well as the new special exhibition GLANZVOLLES WALDVIERTEL - Gemstones from Lower Austria's Treasure Chamber, which starts in April.

On the large area of the Amethyst World, the treasure digging field, as well as the newly built gold panning plant, represent a further highlight, especially for families. Visitors to Amethyst World, both young and old, can try their luck at digging and panning for gold. Immerse yourself in the world of precious stones!

Maissau is an Austrian municipality with 1966 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2022) in the district of Hollabrunn in Lower Austria. Maissau is located at the transition from the Weinviertel to the Waldviertel on the eastern slope of the Manhartsberg. 

Culture and sights

    Maissau Castle: The castle, which was first mentioned in a document in 1122, is now used privately and can only be visited from the outside.
    Amethyst World Maissau: The largest amethyst deposit in Europe is located in Maissau. An exposed amethyst passage can be visited here.
    Catholic parish church Eggendorf am Walde St. James the Elder
    Catholic parish church Limberg hl. Jakobus the Elder
    Catholic parish church Maissau hl. Veit
    Catholic parish church Unterdürnbach hl. Maria Magdalena
    Catholic branch church Oberdürnbach hl. Katharina
    Catholic local chapel Klein-Burgstall
    The amethyst chapel to St. Spirit in Grübern was built in 2013.[5]
    Gottfried von Einem House: in Oberdürnbach in the former elementary school.

Regular events

    Maissau carnival procession, every 2 years (even years).
    Gottfried von Einem Days, every year in June