Fortress Kufstein dates back to the 13th century and has changed hands many times afterwards, because of its important strategic position. Presently the fortress now ... read more
Fortress Ehrenburg, built by emperor Friedrich I. ("Barbarossa") in 1161, has passed on to a substantial number of nobel families through its history. Presently ... read more
Clam Castle (Burg Clam) dates from the 12th century and is privately owned for over 550 year by the Counts von Clam. It is open for the public as a museum, B&B, and ... read more
The Kaiservilla, Bad Ischl, surrounded by a beautiful park, is the former summer residence of Emperor Franz Josef I and presently still owned and inhabited by his ... read more
Castle Herberstein's oldest parts are dating back to the 12th century. The estate is still in the hands of the Herberstein family and serves as their residence. The ... read more
Riegersburg Castle dates from 1122 and was acquired by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein in 1822. Since 2009 the Riegersburg is in the hands of Dr. Prince Emanuel von ... read more
Castle Moosham, today private residence and museum, was first documented in a 1191. Its history is closely linked with the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg but fell into ... read more
Schloss Pöckstein, dates back to the Middle Ages, but was later used as a bishops residence. Today, the present owners use it for cultural, corporate and private events, ... read more
Laxenburg Castles consists of three castles, within an English landscape garden. Today the castles are used as a museum, for events, conferences, and concerts. read more
Castle Rappottenstein, dating back to the 11th century, is since 1664 in the hands of the Counts von Abensperg und Traun. The castle can be visited by guided tour. read more
Schallaburg Castle-Museum is built in Italian Renaissance style, with beautiful terracotta mosaic from 1572-1573. The castle is a museum and its yearly exhibitions are ... read more
Rohrau Castle, surrounded by a romantic landscape garden is housing one of Austrian's largest private collection of paintings from Italy, Spain and the ... read more
Castle Arstetten, housing the Archduke Franz Ferdinand Museum, is still in the family of the descendants from the Archduke and his wife, the Duchess of Hohenberg, who ... read more
Halbturn Castle, a pure Baroque jewel and surrounded by a beautiful park, has a history which is closely linked to the Habsburg family. It was designed by the famous ... read more
Eckartsau Castle is a Baroque castle, acquired by Maria Theresa's husband Francis Stephan von Lotharingen in 1760. Austria’s last imperial couple Charles I and Zita ... read more
Chillon Castle was, from the 12th to the 16th century, the residence and toll station of the Counts of Savoy. Today it is a beloved tourist attraction, including the ... read more
Castle and Museum Valangin is a characteristic medieval castle, used today not only as a museum, but also for private and cultural events such as exhibitions and ... read more
Château de Coppet is the only private "Vaudois" castle still inhabited, and open to the public. It is famous for having been the residence of the fascinating ... read more
Château de Glérolles dates already back to 1150 and is a wine estate at the shores of the Lake of Geneva. The wine cellars can be visited, including degustation, at ... read more
Museum Castle Waldegg reflect historical aristocratic life in the Solothurn area. Closely linked to the von Besenval family, it is now in the hands of the Waldegg Castle ... read more