장크트 마르틴 안 데어 라브‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪6‬개의 동굴

Enchanting, like something out of a fairy tale. These thoughts came to me as I strolled by. Nearby you'll also find a charming little pond and a place to rest.

wonderful tour

The Dobra Castle ruins are located on a steep volcanic cone rising directly above the market town of Neuhaus am Klausenbach. The castle's origins date back to the 12th century: Built as a Hungarian border fortress, it formed a dam in the Klausenbach Valley, serving as a strategic counterpart to the Styrian Kapfenstein Castle. During numerous conflicts throughout the Middle Ages, the fortress was repeatedly conquered and changed hands. The castle was last captured by Andreas Baumkircher in 1467, suffering significant damage. Although the complex was restored, the end of the castle's military and political significance at the beginning of the modern era led to a rapid decline of the once mighty fortification from the mid-17th century onward. As in many similar cases, the buildings were actively demolished, and the stones were reused as building material elsewhere. Today, only the remains of the thick inner walls of the pentagonal castle courtyard bear witness to its past strength.

The castle is owned by the Batthyány family and is surrounded by a well-kept park with two baroque stone figures. The castle was built in 1846 by Count Franz Batthyány to replace an older building. The owner lived mainly in Jormannsdorf Castle and used Neumarkt only as a second home. The castle is still owned by the Batthyany family.

Tabor Castle, built in 1469 and given a baroque makeover in the 17th century, served various purposes, including as a refuge during the religious wars and later as a residence for estate employees. After extensive restorations in 2002-2003 and a change of ownership in 2019, it is now owned by the state of Burgenland and is used as an event venue and for a Heurigen restaurant.

Beautiful place after you've made the climb

Wonderful place with great views to the south.

You should not miss this rest. Where else can you stop on an extinct volcano? The Kapfensteiner Kogel is now an exclusive location of the Kapfensteiner Schlosshotel and the basis of one of the best wineries in Styria. In the Winkler-Hermaden winery, the vines and wines are processed in the third generation according to organic guidelines. Enojy your meal!