Castles in Austria

Within the castle ruins is a small exhibition where u.a. old cannons with cannonballs are visible.

Velden am Wörthersee in the district of Villach-Land has about 9000 inhabitants, very well known is the casino in Velden. First documentary mention in 1150.

In 1606, Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau had the castle built outside the former city walls for his secret mistress Salome Alt. Later it was included in the extended city … read more

The Mariensteg is a 145 meter long bridge that connects the communities of Neuburg am Inn and Wernstein am Inn across the border. It may only be crossed by pedestrians … read more

In the Burgkeller there is a film lecture in an endless loop over an alleged tunnel under him.

This impressive castle ruin has its origins in the 12th century. The facility is very spacious. So there is a lot to discover and you can also enjoy some beautiful … read more

Fort Claudia (1645) - The strategic importance of the mountain ridge opposite Ehrenberg had long been known. He already played an important role in the reconquest of Ehrenberg in 1546. read more

The castle Fernstein is located directly on the Via Claudia Augusta and also the Albrecht route leads past here. The area is a popular excursion destination and motorists stressed out … read more

02/23/2021 - Fog down in the city but up at the castle a fantastic blue sky with yellow sun and it was already warm.

The old border fortification from 1263 is in the Finstermünz Gorge. The sight of the bridge over the Inn and the fortress buildings on the steep river bank is fascinating … read more

The castle of dreams, that's what the Hermesvilla was called. Erected by Emperor Franz Joseph for his wife Sisi, with a bathing cabin and a garden for relaxing, riding and … read more

The castle Wartenfels dates back to 1259. Since then she changed hands several times until she was conquered and burnt down in the peasant wars. Then the castle owners lived … read more

Very nice for swimming and relaxing - just enjoy nature.

09/22/2022 - On a clear day, we visited the ruins of Rauheneck again, which are still open. Actually, nothing has changed from before.

Remains of the wall of the so-called St. John or Pilgrim Chapel, which Prince Johann I of Liechtenstein had built in 1818 in the pine forest of the Kalenderberg. Because … read more

Very nice all-round view here from the Harzberg.

Stahlstadt, yes Linz also has beautiful sides, it is not for nothing that some of our relatives live in this Danube metropolis 😉🤫😎.

The Franziskischlössl is a small angled and worth seeing castle whose panoramic terrace offers a great view of western Salzburg. The names of the surrounding mountains are listed on a notice board.

Hellbrunn Palace in the city of Salzburg is a Mannerist pleasure palace built in the early 17th century with well-known trick fountains in the palace garden of the same name … read more

📷 You should visit the castle at any time of the year - there are exhibitions and events - such as the remarkable Christmas market, concerts for music lovers ... 😊👍

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