Bruck Castle (Schloss Bruck) is a short walk from the town of Lienz. From afar it looks like a real knight’s castle. Inside the 13th-century edifice surprises with a worth-seeing fresco in the castle chapel.
Category: Castles
Wiesberg Castle in Tobadill
Photo of Wiesberg Castle (Schloss Wiesberg), taken from a panorama coach on a train trip through Tyrol. The castle is situated next to the Trisanna railway bridge which became famous in 1964. In this year this bridge was replaced by a newer one within a few hours.
Trautenfels Castle in Pürgg-Trautenfels
Photo of Trautenfels Castle (Schloss Trautenfels) taken on a train journey from Stainach to Liezen. Inside there is an interesting museum about Styria’s Enns Valley and Aussee region.
Sümeg Castle in Sümeg
Sümeg Castle (Sümeg Vár) is considered as one of the most well-preserved fortresses of Hungary. It was built in mid or late 13th century by Béla IV of Hungary. Today the huge castle atop a hill high over the town of Sümeg is a venue for tournaments and cultural events. More…
Kinizsi-vár in Nagyvázsony
This tower is part of the former stronghold of the legendary Hungarian military leader Pál Kinizsi. By climbing up this tower of Kinizsi-vár (Kinizsi Castle) I learned something new about the interior of residential towers in earlier ages. More…
Grad Snežnik in Kozarišče
Grad Snežnik (Snežnik Castle) was first mentioned in 1268. I was especially impressed by the still complete furniture giving me a feeling for the lifestyle of the nobility in the period of 19th/20th century. As most castles of Slovenia lost their furniture at the end of World War II this manor house is really a gem. More…
Fortress of Knin
A photo of the fortress taken through the windows of the railway station in Knin. I always love to catch the first view after reaching a city by train. More…
Schloss Piber in Köflach
Schloss Piber is a palace in the Austrian state Styria. It is located next to the Federal Stud Piber which is known for breeding the famous Lipizzaner stallions who are shown at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. More…
Bratislava Castle in Slovakia
On a sunny spring day I took this photo of Bratislava Castle (Bratislavský hrad) on board of a hydrofoil craft cruising the Danube river. There are several companies passing the castle by boat. For the short distance between Vienna – Bratislava there is a very modern boat, the Twin City Liner, available. More…
Marienburg Castle near Pattensen
On a very cold winter day I took a guided tour through this fairy-tale castle 20 km south of Hanover named Marienburg. More…
Pfalzgrafenstein Castle in Kaub
On a train journey along the Rhine Valley from Mainz to Koblenz I took this photo of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle (Burg Pfalzgrafenstein). The building situated on a tiny island served as toll station until 1866. More…