The Top 11 Castles around Kirchham
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, …
Last updated: September 23, 2025
The Ort Castle (also written in Orth until the early 20th century) is a complex of two castles on Lake Traunsee and is located in a district of the city of Gmunden.
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Easy circular walk to the castle ruins Scharnstein. From the pasture, hike slightly uphill to Tießenbachtal. Here is also the starting point for hikes to the Hochsalm or Windhagkogel. After …
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In my opinion, the walk around the castle and the Tuscany Park are worth more than a visit to the castle. Both are also free. In the castle, only the inner courtyard can be visited. Interiors are not accessible.
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You just have to enjoy this view. Get off and let your gaze wander.
Incidentally, the castle was the setting for the television series "Schloßhotel Orth".
Incidentally, the castle was the setting for the television series "Schloßhotel Orth".
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On May 9, 2016, the castle was severely damaged by a fire in the roof truss. The renovation will take some time. Seat of power as early as the 13th …
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