The Top 14 Castles in the Tuxer Alps

Very beautifully preserved castle with a great and well-kept park.
The two peacocks that walk through the park are recommended.
The cultural and historical significance of Ambras Castle is undoubtedly … read more

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. read more

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 … read more

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, … read more

Ambras Castle is one of Innsbruck's most important sights. Its cultural-historical importance is inextricably linked with the personality of Archduke Ferdinand II (1529-1595), who promoted the arts and sciences as … read more

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.

Ambras Castle, Innsbruck
Ambras Castle, Innsbruck, is one of Austria's most important sights and the top day trip destination in Tyrol.
Visit the world's first museum preserved in its original … read more

Nice castle with beautiful botany :)

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.