Castles in Austria

Clam castle is distinguished from other Austrian fortresses, because its structure is still preserved. Clam Castle is open during the summer months as a hotel.

Schönbühel Castle stands on the edge of a high, and uneven, cliff in the Austrian valley of Wachau. Schönbühel Castle is one of the tourist attractions of the boat in the Melk area.

Schlossberg is where the strongest fortress in the world once was, which today is almost nothing but an impressive clock tower, considered the symbol of Graz.

Lockenhaus Burg is often called the last knight castle in Austria. Lockenhaus dominates with its vast shadow the small market town Lockenburg.

Schattenburg Castle is the emblem of the Austrian city of Feldkirch. Today medieval Schattenburg castle provides an excellent example of how life was here in the 16 century.

Riegersburg Castle soars high on a volcanic, basalt cliff with excellent views of the village with the same name. The best time of year to visit the interesting medieval Riegersburg Castle is in late summer.

Rappottenstein Castle is an imposing medieval castle, located in Lower Austria. Rappottenstein Castle was erected in the 12th century to defend against attacks within the already existing settlement.

Artstetten Castle is an interesting palace which for centuries has been a family owned Austro-Hungarian Habsburg dynasty. It is located a few kilometers from the village Klein-Pöchlarn.