The Top 20 Castles in the Hochsteiermark
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 the Hochsteiermark. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in the Hochsteiermark. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 9, 2025
A hike up to the castle is very interesting. Once a year there is the “castle in flames”.
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The impressive fortress was built at its current location in the 13th century. In the 17th century, the castle lords moved into their new castle, so that the castle fell …
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Formerly a castle, later a boarding school and empty since the pandemic.
The community should take care of it.
The community should take care of it.
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The once mighty Landskron Castle, which had existed since the 13th century at the latest and was rebuilt in the course of the 16th century, was completely destroyed in the devastating town fire of 1792.
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The fortified church of St. Oswald is one of the largest fortified churches in Austria. Instead of a Romanesque Oswaldi - church gen. 1190, the late Gothic new building was …
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Great restaurant and upscale hotel, plenty of space for seminars, parties and various events
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The imposing Schloss Wasserberg with its oldest parts dates back to the 13th century; at the end of the 19th century there was a noble hotel with a health resort …
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At the ruins of the Massenburg you will find a viewing platform that gives you a beautiful view of the city of Leoben and the surrounding mountains. The ruin dates …
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A very old castle
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Nice castle; The entrance is to the right of the wooden gate. Since there are often events there, you can also drive to the site and take a look at the fascinating architecture.
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