Hochosterwitz Castle (Burg Hochosterwitz) stands on a 170-metre-high Dolomite rock near St. Georgen am Längsee. In earlier times, no less than 14 gates protected the castle top from intruders.
Category: Castles
Grad Castle in Goričko
The open gate of Grad Castle in Goričko offers a view of the arcade court. After getting in, visitors are surprised by a small forest in the middle of this court. Fun fact: Grad is the Slovenian term for castle. So the name of this castle is just castle.
Schloss Falkenlust in Brühl
Schloss Falkenlust (Falkenlust Palace) was built from 1729 to 1740 as a hunting lodge. It is part of an ensemble with Schloss Augustusburg connected by a big garden. Both of them are part of the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Fort Franzensfeste in Fortezza
During a train journey from the Brenner Pass to Bolzano, passengers pass the former Austrian fort Franzensfeste (Forte di Fortezza). Its name originates from the Austrian Emperor Franz I. The fortress saw its completion in the first half of the 19th century.
Oberhaus Fortress in Passau
Visitors experience this view of Oberhaus Fortress (Veste Oberhaus) from the main square in Passau. The fortress itself offers an even more intriguing view: You see the three rivers of Passau in their different colours: Danube (Blue), Inn (Green) and Ilz (Black).
Graz Castle in Styria
The construction of Graz Castle (Grazer Burg) started in 1438 by Duke Friedrich V. The pic was taken from the Burggarten, a hidden park just outside the old walls of Graz. The castle offers several intriguing elements, e.g. engravings showing the motto A.E.I.O.U.
Sümeg Castle in Hungary
Sümeg Castle (Sümeg Vár) is considered one of the most well-preserved Hungarian fortresses. It was built in the mid or late 13th century by Béla IV of Hungary. Today, the castle on top of a hill high over Sümeg is a venue for tournaments and cultural events.
Blatná Castle in Bohemia
Blatná Castle (Zámek Blatná) dates back to 1235. The building with a moat stands next to an English landscape park. Visitors find salons in the styles of Oriental, Rococo and Empire. One room displays the connection between a former castle owner and Ethiopia.
Windegg Mansion in Reichenau
Windegg Mansion (Schloss Windegg), also known as the ‘Bürgle‘, was founded in the 14th century as a guesthouse for a nearby abbey. There is a rumour that Pope Martin V stayed here for some time after his election in 1417 at the Council of Constance.
Deutschkreutz Castle in Burgenland
Deutschkreutz Castle (Schloss Deutschkreutz) was the home of Anton Lehmden for many years. He was member of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism and gave painting classes in the rooms of this castle.
Donaustauf Castle in Bavaria
Donaustauf Castle (Burgruine Donauaustauf) is a castle ruin near the Danube River in the Bavarian region of Upper Palatinate (Oberpfalz). From the ruins, you have a view of the nearby Walhalla Memorial. In the pic, you see columns of the gone castle chapel.
Piber Castle in Köflach
Piber Castle (Schloss Piber) is a palace in the Austrian state of Styria. It stands next to the Federal Stud Piber. This stud is known for breeding the famous Lipizzaner stallions you see at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna.