Carinthia

The Top 20 Castles in Carinthia

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20 beautiful castles to choose from in Carinthia. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Schlosshotel Velden

Velden am Wörthersee Town Center

Landskron Castle

Finkenstein Castle Ruins

Schlosshotel Velden on Lake Wörthersee

Porcia Renaissance Castle

Khünburg Castle Ruins

Hochosterwitz Castle

Neudenstein Castle

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Schlosshotel Velden
Cycling Highlight
From 1952 onwards, the castle hotel served as a filming location for film and television productions. The most famous of these was the television series "Ein Schloß am Wörthersee" (1990 …
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Velden am Wörthersee Town Center
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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.
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Landskron Castle
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The primary goal of the Birds of Prey Air Show is to bring people closer to the birds of prey and to provide them with interesting facts about these wonderful …
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Finkenstein Castle Ruins
Mountain Biking Highlight
Beautiful view of Lake Faak and the surrounding mountains ;-)
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Schlosshotel Velden on Lake Wörthersee
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Bauherr des ursprünglichen Schlossbaus war Bartholomäus Khevenhüller (1539–1613), Freiherr von Aichelberg, der dem einflussreichen Kärntner Adelsgeschlecht der Khevenhüller angehörte. Khevenhüller war sowohl Unternehmer als auch Funktionär der Kärntner Landstände und …
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Porcia Renaissance Castle
Cycling Highlight
This palazzo is one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings south of the Alps and is rightly the pride of the population.
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Khünburg Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
The Khünburg can also be easily reached with children on the forest path.
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Hochosterwitz Castle
Hiking Highlight
The castle Hochosterwitz, which has been on this rock for centuries, is one of the most famous sights in Carinthia and Austria. On the way to the castle courtyard you …
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Neudenstein Castle
Cycling Highlight
Interesting facts about the castle:
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