View of Schloss Drachenburg taken from the terrace of the Grand Hotel Petersberg.
Category: Castles
Info boards at Dürnstein Castle
After climbing a steep trail up to Dürnstein Castle I came across a couple of information boards that told me some details about the life of Richard I of England also known as King Lionheart.
Dürnstein Castle in Wachau Valley
Dürnstein castle as seen after taking the trail up from Dürnstein. There is a story King Lionheart (Richard I of England) was imprisoned here for several months.
Schloss Ehrenhausen in Styria
Whenever I pass the Austrian city of Ehrenhausen by train, I have a great view of Ehrenhausen Castle (Schloss Ehrenhausen) high over the city.
Lichtenegg Castle in Wartberg
Photo of Castle Ruin Lichtenegg in Styria taken on a train ride from Bruck/Mur to Mürzzuschlag.
Fort Franzensfeste in Fortezza
On a local train to Bolzano, I passed the former Austrian fort Franzensfeste which is still dominating the rail hub in Fortezza.
Schattenburg Castle in Feldkirch
While waiting for my Railjet to Zurich I glimpse at Schattenburg Castle (Schattenburg). It seems to guard the tunnel right next to the railway station of Feldkirch.
Grad Castle in Goričko
Entrance of Grad Castle in Goričko, Slovenia. Interesting fact: Grad is the Slovenian term for castle. So the name of this castle is just castle. More…
Gospel singers at an Austrian castle
At my first evening in the Austrian ski resort Kaprun, I joined a concert at Kaprun Castle (Burg Kaprun). While walking along the aisles and galleries of the old building I listened to the lively performance of the gospel singers.
Herberstein Castle in St Johann
Though Herberstein Castle (Schloss Herberstein) is located on top of a boulder in the Feistritz ravine it is still hidden by the trees of the even higher surroundings.
Hohenwerfen Castle in Werfen
‘Broadsword calling Danny boy‘ – On a train journey through the Austrian state of Salzburg, I took this photo of Hohenwerfen Castle. In the movie “Where Eagles Dare” this castle was the set of Schloss Adler.
Golling Castle in Golling / Salzach
On a train journey from Bischofshofen to Salzburg, I took this photo of Golling Castle (Burg Golling) through the train windows. The castle houses a museum of local history.