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The Top 13 Castles in the Tuxer 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 13

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

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Freundsberg Castle

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Freundsberg Castle sits on a steep hill and offers a fantastic view over Schwaz and the Inn Valley. Inside is the Schwaz Town Museum and a cozy farm tavern that invites you to stop for a bite to eat.

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Schloss Ambras Innsbruck

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Ambras Castle, Innsbruck
Ambras Castle, Innsbruck, is one of Austria's most important sights and the top day trip destination in Tyrol.
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Fügen Castle

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Schloss Fügen is recognizable by the four wings with the two turrets, the marble arched portal and the large courtyard of the castle. The oldest parts date back to the …

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Schloss Matrei Trautson

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Starting from the Roman road station Matreyum, three castles were built to protect Brennerstrasse in the Middle Ages. One (and the youngest) of these was Trautson Castle, built in 1221, …

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Rottenburg Castle Ruins

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The remains of the ruins are accessible and the view of the Inn Valley is great. The circular hiking trail leads through the ruins. You can also grill with an open fire, you just have to register it.

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Neurettenberg Castle Ruins

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After the demolition of Alt-Rettenberg Castle, Neurettenberg Castle was built further north. The castle was the starting point for deer and chamois hunts by Emperor Maximilian I.

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Arnholz Castle

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Arnholz Castle consists of the built-up remains of a hilltop castle, which was first mentioned in 1257. In the eastern part of the building there are therefore almost two meter …

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Schloss Friedberg

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Friedberg Castle is about 100m above Volders. Built around 1230, it now serves as a private residence and is also used for events.

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Schlosspark Schloss Ambras Innsbruck

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Palace Park - Ambras Castle, Innsbruck
During the lifetime of Archduke Ferdinand II, Ambras Castle included a large forest area.
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View of Schloss Tratzberg

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The Bucher Waterfall is a gem near Buch. The journey takes place simply over the Inntalautobahn. The car can be parked at Gasthof Bucherwirt. From there, the leisurely walk to …

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The Top 13 Castles in the Tuxer Alps

Freundsberg Castle

Schloss Ambras Innsbruck

Fügen Castle

Schloss Matrei Trautson

Rottenburg Castle Ruins

Neurettenberg Castle Ruins

Arnholz Castle

Schloss Friedberg

Schlosspark Schloss Ambras Innsbruck

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