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
Schlaining Castle was first mentioned in 1271 as "castrum Zloynuk" and owned by the Counts of Güssing. In the 16th century it came into the hands of the ... read more
Pöllau Castle became a monastery after the death in 1482 of its owner, Hans von Neuberg, who had stipulated that the castle had to be converted into an an Augustinian ... read more
Pfeilburg Castle, the building of the present museum has at its core, the “Schwartzturm” (Black Tower), which dates back to the thirteenth century and is one of the ... read more
Neuhaus Castle, dating back to the 14th century and left in ruin from 1800, has been revitalised by the Vetter von der Lilie family since 1982, who turned it into a ... read more
Murska Sobota Castle, dating back to 1255, is housing since 1956 the regional Pomurje Museum of Murska Sobota. The museum offers a permanent exhibition about the life of ... read more
Kapfenstein Castle was built from the 10th to the 11th century by the Counts Kapfenstein as a border fortress against the attacks from the East. It has changed hands ... 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
Varaždin Castle, or 'Old Town', built between the 14th and 17th centuries and serving as the seat of the feudal administration, houses today the Cultural ... 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
Piber Castle, Bundesgestüt Piber, is since 1798 home to the famous Lipizzan stud, dedicated to breeding the Lipizzaner stallions of the Spanish Riding School in ... read more
The Baroque Oršić Palace, constructed in 1756 on the site of an older medieval fortress by Count Krsto Oršić and his wife Josipa, neé Zichy, houses today ... 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