While waiting for the Railjet to Zurich, I glimpsed at Schattenburg Castle (Schattenburg). One day, I’ll come back to visit the museum inside. 18 historic furnished rooms tell about the history of the castle and its region.
Category: Castles
Befogged castle on Semmering Railway
The Semmering Railway was the first mountain railway in Europe with a standard gauge track. In 1998 it found its way to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The views from the trains are amazing. E.g. in autumn, you see this befogged castle next to the railroad.
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.
Herberstein Castle in Stubenberg
Though Herberstein Castle (Schloss Herberstein) sits on top of a boulder in the Feistritz ravine, it is still hidden by the trees of the even higher surroundings. So I saw this castle at the very last moment before entering.
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.
Frauenburg Castle in Unzmarkt
Passing Unzmarkt by train, you have this view of nearby Frauenburg Castle (Burgruine Frauenburg). The castle dates back to the 13th century. Some literature says it was one of the favourite homes of minnesinger Ulrich von Liechtenstein.
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.
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).
Parz Castle in Grieskirchen
Parz Castle (Schloss Parz) formed the venue of the State Exhibition 2010 about the Renaissance and Reformation in Upper Austria. Its frescoes at the storefront are the largest Renaissance frescoes north of the Alps.
Tower of Schallaburg Castle
While approaching Schallaburg Castle on foot, you first see this tower. It gives an impression of the beauty of this Renaissance palace in the Austrian state of Lower Austria (Niederösterreich). Today, the castle is known for remarkable exhibitions every year.
Oberkapfenberg Castle in Kapfenberg
Oberkapfenberg Castle (Burg Oberkapfenberg) is located high over Kapfenberg, a place in the Austrian state of Styria (Steiermark). The castle was first mentioned in 1173 as Burg Chaffenberch. Today it is a venue for a big medieval festival every year. This photo was taken on a train journey from Graz to Vienna.
Sundial at Obermurau Castle in Murau
Sundial at Obermurau Castle (Schloss Obermurau) in Murau, a city in the Austrian state of Styria. The Renaissance castle was built in the years 1628 – 1643.