The Top 14 Castles in the Karwendel
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 14
beautiful castles to choose from in the Karwendel. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in the Karwendel. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Ottoburg Innsbruck
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The Ottoburg stands at the northern entrance of the old town, near the Inn Bridge. It actually looks like a castle, with many bay windows and red-white-red painted shutters. The …
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Schloss Tratzberg
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The eventful history of Tratzberg Castle
What began more than 500 years ago as a small "fortress" has since developed into one of the most beautiful and best-preserved Renaissance castles …
What began more than 500 years ago as a small "fortress" has since developed into one of the most beautiful and best-preserved Renaissance castles …
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Fragenstein Castle Ruins
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The former guard over the road to Seefeld
Only a few minutes' drive from the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck lies the ruin of the castle Fragenstein. It is believed that it …
Only a few minutes' drive from the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck lies the ruin of the castle Fragenstein. It is believed that it …
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Mint Tower (Münzerturm), Burg Hasegg, Hall in Tirol
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Mint tower of Hasegg Castle, Hall in Tirol
The old town of Hall is the largest preserved medieval old town in North Tyrol: its landmark is the mint tower of …
The old town of Hall is the largest preserved medieval old town in North Tyrol: its landmark is the mint tower of …
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Büchsenhausen Castle
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In 1503, Peter Löffler took over a casting hut on the Gänsbichl in Hötting, where he poured bells, "cans" (cannons) and the first statue of the tomb of Emperor Maximilian …
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