Hallein District

Historic castles and ruins in Hallein District

This collection showcases the architectural heritage of the Hallein district, featuring a range of fortifications from the medieval Burg Golling, established by the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg, to the hilltop ruins of Thürndl and Gutrat. The list includes preserved estates like Schloss Urstein, which now integrates modern education within its 17th-century walls, and protected monuments such as Schloss Kahlsperg. These sites illustrate the region's strategic importance and its evolution from defensive strongholds to aristocratic residences.

Historic Castles & Ruins — Map

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A

Burgruine Gutrat

Burgruine Gutrat is a ruined castle near Hallein in the state of Salzburg, Austria.

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B

Ruine Thürndl

Ruins of a hilltop castle situated on a mountain ridge extending from the Barmsteine peaks above the town of Hallein.

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C

Burg Golling

Burg Golling is a castle in Golling an der Salzach, in the Austrian state of Salzburg, erected by the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg in the…

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D

Schloss Kahlsperg

A protected historic manor house and estate located in the municipality of Oberalm, designated as a monument of cultural heritage.

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E

Schloss Winkel

Historic castle and estate located in the Oberalm area of the Hallein district.

F

Schloss Urstein

A 17th-century castle in Puch bei Hallein, currently utilized by the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences.

G

Schloss Gartenau

Historic castle located in the Gartenau area near Sankt Leonhard.

H

Pitschenbergalm

Alpine ruins located on the Pitschenbergalm in the Tennengau mountains.

I

AH Rotwand (ehem.)

Site of former ruins located in the Rotwand area near Scheffau am Tennengebirge.

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