Castles in Austria

Lichtenstein castle is one of the most remarkable medieval fortified buildings throughout Austria. It is situated in the outskirts of the picturesque and extensive [Vienna] woods, just near the small town - Maria Enzersd...

Krumau Castle, locally known as Burg Krumau may initially be thought of a scary picture, especially if you view it on a gloomy winter day. Rising on a hill, remains a dense forest of naked old trees that seem to make the...

Mauterndorf Castle is a remarkable architectural building with a rich historical past. It is located in the Northeast region of Mauterndorf. This most southern part of Salzburg, Lungau, is riched with natural beauty a...

Hochosterwitz is one of the largest castles across Europe. This medieval fortress is located 10 km east of St. Veit an der Glan. Along with its unparalleled size Hochosterwitz may be regarded as one of the most impressiv...

Salzburg is the oldest city in the territory of present day Austria. There are hardly enough words to describe the beauty and its historical and architectural treasures. Among the many fascinating castles, which are loca...

Erlebnisburg or as it is also known, Hohenwerfen is an amazing castle in Austria, which has fully deserved the name. In literal translation Erlebnisburg means castle of experience. Here are interesting and attractive...

The incredible building of the Castle Ambras is inextricably linked with the history of the Austrian town of Innsbruck, which is located in the heart of the Alps. In this small town architecture is reminiscent of the exc...

The unique Hohensalzburg Castle stands high above the Austrian city of Salzburg and is perhaps the biggest tourist attraction in the area. Although abundant around medieval castles and palaces, Hohensalzburg remains cham...

The magnificent palace of Esterhazy has often been voted as the "Hungarian Versailles", where the great composer Haydn worked for 30 years for the Esterhazy family, which today is named after the castle itself. Its b...

Anif Castle is charming and located in the town of the same name, which is located about 4 km south of Salzburg. The village itself is a suburb of the city and lies in the Austrian district of Salzburg. Anif Castle was b...

One of the historical landmarks in the area of Tyrol in Austria is the Kufstein fortress. This massive fort is located on a hill in the town, which is located in the western part of the country. The picturesque area is l...