Fortress-ruin Klöch (Bergruine) is situated in the beautiful wine region of Styria and dates back to, at least, the 13th century. The ruins are in principle used for a ... read more
The Walled Garden at Cowdry, has been redesigned and restored on the basis of a Tudor Pleasure Garden. It is the creation of award-winning Jan Howard, who is leasing ... read more
The castle Nové Hrady by Litomyšl is a beautiful rococo complex and has been called the Czech Versailles or Little Schönbrunn. It has the same name as the village ... read more
Velika Nedelja Castle (Burg Großsonntag) was built around 1200 on request of Friedrich of Ptuj in 1190, as a defence against the Hungarians. The battle between the ... read more
Slovenska Bistrica Castle, originally a farm, was first mentioned as a castle in 1313, whereas in 1587 the castle became private property with its first owner, the Vetter ... read more
Welsdorf Castle, dating from early 1600, is today owned by Silvia and Clemens Sadnik, and offers an exclusive, dreamlike ambience for weddings and other celebrations, as ... read more
Stainz Castle was constructed in 1229 as an Augustinian monastery by Luitbold von Wildon. The monastery was secularised in 1785 under Emperor Joseph II and became the ... read more
Seggau Castle, dating back to the 11th century, was the representative seat of the Styrian bishops until 1786 and also their summer residence until the 20th century. ... read more
Schielleiten Castle, the second largest baroque palace in Austria, was built between 1720 and 1730 by the imperial counts of Wurmbrand-Stuppach. Today this extraordinary ... read more
Ottersbach castle, today the perfect wedding venue and other celebrations amidst the beautiful South-Styrian landscape, was built around 1616 by Hans Murn and expanded ... read more
The Rakičan Mansion, managed by the Rakičan Mansion Research and Education Center, is today a multi functional entity; castle, gallery, event and wedding venue, ... read more
The Obermayerhofen Castle, was built as a fortress in 1170 but was rebuilt in 1574, after having been destroyed by the Turcs, early 16th century. In 1977 the castle was ... read more
Negova Castle, dating back to the 11th-12th century, is a castle complex with the old castle, the new palace, and an outer bailey with a wall and inner courtyard. The ... read more
Grad Castle, probably built by the Knights Templar, dates back to the 11th century and has been remodelled and extended over 800 years into the one of the largest ... read more
Schloss Aichberg dates back to the 12th century as one of the many fortresses constructed as a defence against military incursions from the East. Today, the renovated ... read more
Wolfsberg Castle, or also knows as Henckel-Donnersmarck Castle, dates back to the 11th century. It was transformed into a fortress in the 16th century, due to the Turkish ... read more
Schloss Kittsee was built as a meierhof early 17th century and later in that century transformed into a palace by Johann Listy, who came from Transylvania. In the middle ... read more
Castle Deutschkreutz was built in 1625 by Count Paul Nadasdy in the style of the Italian Renaissance. It was acquired by the artist Anton Lehmden in 1966 and restored by ... read more
Kobersdorf Castle, built in the 13th century as a Hungarian fortress, was reconstructed in the 16th and 17th century to its present form. Today it is not only known for ... read more
Schloss Rotenturm, built from 1862 to 1864 for the Count Erdõdy and his family, is today the residence of Prof. Heinz Schinner and his family, whereas the festival ... read more