An extensive renovation in the late nineteenth century again altered the character of the castle, as did a redesign in 2006/2007 that made use of contrasting modern materials like glass and steel.

In 2007, the Rothschildschoss was home to the Lower Austrian Provincial Exhibition and today the castle houses a park, gift shop, and tourism center.

The inscription, dating from 1932, reads "In the year 1532 the citizens, smiths, and farmers forced the Turkish to flee, and built this tower in remembrance."

Schwarzbachviadukt: This historic bridge from the late nineteenth century crosses the valley of the Schwarzbach (Black Stream) just outside the city center.

Krautberg: This small hill just a short walk from town, easily identifiable by its large white cross, offers a view of the old city.

It took until May 2011 for the municipal council of Waidhofen an der Ybbs to finally vote in favour of repealing Adolf Hitler's honorary citizenship.