Schrattenstein Castle was first mentioned in a document in the 12th century. Various lords later ruled here until the castle was abandoned during the Hungarian Wars under Matthias Corvinus in …
According to legend, the once mighty fortress from the early 12th century was founded by two brothers, both robber barons. The history of this old frontier fortress is, at least …
Reichenau Castle in Reichenau an der Rax was first mentioned in records in 1256, when noblemen of the Lords of Pitten-Klamm acquired the property rights.
These property rights were sold …
After centuries of decay, the ruins were painstakingly restored thanks to the dedication of Dr. Karl Leitner and today shine in their historic splendor. On the grounds, you'll find remnants …
The former fortified castle is a three-story building with a five-story keep and is likely to have been built at the beginning of the 13th century. The complex also includes …
Embedded in the grandiose natural landscape of the Viennese Alps, the Sisi Castle Rudolfsvilla Reichenau today bears witness to the region's glittering epoch, which became a popular meeting place for …
The “Feste zum Hof” (today's Vöstenhof) was probably built in the 13th century. In 1381 Albero Stuchs von Trautmannsdorf sold the castle to Duke Albrecht III. In 1387 Johann von …
16.12.2018 - Gloggnitz Castle and Gloggnitz Marriage Palace, a former Benedictine monastery, is located in Gloggnitz in southern Lower Austria. The castle is best reached on the S6 via the exit Gloggnitz.
The Schrattenstein Castle ruins sit perched on a rocky outcrop above the valley and offer magnificent views over the surrounding hills as far as the Hohe Wand mountain. The remains …