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Castles in Austria
210 PlacesCastle tourism invites visitors into history, romance, and architectural splendor. Castles, primarily from the medieval era, were originally fortified structures built by nobility or royalty for defense and as symbols of power. Many sit atop strategic sites overlooking villages or countryside, offering commanding views and engaging stories of their past.
Modern-day travelers can explore castles through guided tours, often furnished with period artifacts. Some castles are converted into luxury accommodations, while others host festivals, performances, or historical reenactments that bring the past to life.
Schloss Feistritz
Austria
Burg Festenburg
Austria
Burgruine Gallenstein
Austria
Schloss Gleichenberg
Austria
Ruine Henneberg
Austria
Hohenwang Castle
Austria
Burgruine Klingenstein
Austria
Ruine Klöch
Austria
Burgruine Krems
Austria