Lackenbach Palace, a former Seat of the Hungarian viceroy in the seventeenth century, is today a modern nature theme park and museum. read more
Ambras Castle is closely connected with Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria (1529–1595). The castle-museum served as his residence from 1563 to ... read more
Burg Bruck is a medieval castle, owned since 1942 by the city of Lienz and presently a museum housing the collection of painter Albin Egger-Lienz. It is also used for ... read more
Burg Freundsberg, dating back to the 12th century, is presently owned by the municipality of Schwaz. Since 1948 it is a museum displaying the history of the city ... read more
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
Naudersberg Castle is a medieval castle, constructed in the 14th century and used by the local government from the 16th century on. Since 1980 it is in private hands and ... read more
The Schlossmuseum Linz dates already back to 799 and was transformed into a castle-residence in 1477 by the Emperor Friedrich III. It was transformed again into is a ... read more
The Lehár-Villa, Bad Ischl, is the former summer residence of the famous composer Franz Lehár. It is now a museum, representing its interior as he left it behind. read more
Castle Schattenburg, Museum is a medieval castle which is used today as a museum for local heritage. It is also a used for cultural events, such as concerts. read more
Eggenberg Palace's history is closely linked to the Princes von Eggenberg and the Counts von Herberstein, who got the palace into their hands by inheritance in the ... 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
Strechau Castle is the second-largest fortification in Styria, remodeled into a Renaissance castle in the middle of the 16th century. In private hands, Strechau also ... read more
Hohensalzburg Castle, dating back to 1077 and constructed as the seat for the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg, is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. It was ... read more
Burg Hohenwerfen is 900 years old and the first Austrian Museum of Falconry. It is open to the public with guided tours of the castle, including its exhibition of ancient ... read more
Medieval Mauterndorf Castle is unique toll castle, built in the 13th century and was for a certain period the summer residence of the Salzburg archbishops. Today it is ... 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
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
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
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