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The Top 16 Castles in the Kitzbühel Alps

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 16

beautiful castles to choose from in the Kitzbühel Alps. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Rattenberg Old Town

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The glass town of Rattenberg in Tyrol is the smallest town in Austria with just under 400 inhabitants. In the medieval pedestrian zone you can linger wonderfully.

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Matzen Castle

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Schloss Matzen, also known as Burg Matzen, is located on a low promontory in the Tyrolean municipality of Reith im Alpbachtal. The castle was first mentioned in a document in …

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Kropfsberg Castle

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One of the largest castle ruins is located in the municipality of Reith im Alpbachtal, directly on the national road near St. Gertraudi. It is the only castle with three …

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Fischhorn Castle

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The castle is privately owned. The visit is only possible in the context of public events.

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Itter Castle

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Itter Castle was a subcamp of Dachau concentration camp in World War II. Prominent prisoners were interned here.

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Einödberg Castle

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In the west of the castle there is a medieval residential tower from the 13th century, which probably looked similar to the Felberturm or the Weyerturm. In the middle of …

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Lichtenau Castle (Stuhlfelden)

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The castle was built in 1503-1506 by the tradesman Wilhelm Rosenberger von Rosenegg. Marble coats of arms of the von Törring and von Labach families used to be attached above …

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Weyer Castle Ruins

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To the east of the Weyer Tower there are still foundation walls of an approximately square building, which was once connected to the square tower by a wall. The tower …

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Lanegg Castle

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The listed building, also called Lanegg Tower and Lanegg Residence, was mentioned in a document in 1568. The castle was owned by the Faber von Lanegg family from 1600 to …

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Hieburg Castle Ruins

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Fantastic relic from the old days. Not accessible anymore, because it's nearly falling apart (literally). At a about a 100 meters from the entrance, there is a little honey 'automat' where you can get local honey. Really nice.

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