Castles and Heritage Sites
This collection highlights the diverse architectural heritage of Upper Austria’s Traunviertel and Salzkammergut regions. It spans from the medieval Rudolfsturm in Hallstatt to the Baroque elegance of the Kaiservilla in Bad Ischl. Discover lake-bound fortresses like Schloss Ort, well-preserved Renaissance estates such as Schloss Almegg, and hilltop ruins like Burg Altpernstein. Many of these sites now house specialized museums, including the Upper Austrian Hunting Museum at Schloss Hohenbrunn and the Museum of Crime in Scharnstein.
A Rudolfsturm
Medieval defense tower situated at the entrance to the Hallstatt salt mountain valley. Built in the late 13th century, it now features a panoramic observation deck.
B Ort Castle
Schloss Ort is an Austrian castle situated in the Traunsee lake, in Gmunden, 19 kilometres from Vöcklabruck, the gate to Salzkammergut.
C Imperial Villa
Summer residence of Habsburgs. A dream-like place: awe-inspiring natural setting and lavishly decorated palace.
D Schloss Pragstein
Late 15th-century castle built on a rock in Mauthausen along the Danube. It currently houses the local history museum and a music school.
E Burgruine Spielberg
Medieval castle ruins located near Langenstein. First mentioned in the 12th century, the site offers views over the Danube valley.
F Castle Lamberg
Showy Baroque palace belongs to the main attractions of the area. Do not miss out its wonderful interior, rich library and sandstone statues.
G Schloss Tyllisburg
Baroque palace in St. Florian, rebuilt in the 18th century based on designs by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt.
H Ebelsberg Castle
Former defensive fortification in Linz, known for the 1809 Battle of Ebelsberg. It now hosts a military history collection and a museum of naval history.
I Schloss Kremsegg
Castle in Kremsmünster housing a significant collection of brass instruments and historical vehicles.
J Schloss Traunsee
19th-century palace in Gmunden, historically used as a federal boarding school and notable for its parkland setting near Lake Traunsee.
K Schloss Ennsegg
Historic residence in Enns featuring elements from the 16th century. It is located near the city's old fortifications and park.
L Schloss Hohenbrunn
Baroque palace near St. Florian designed by Jakob Prandtauer. It is home to the Upper Austrian Hunting Museum.
M Cumberland Castle
Cumberland Castle is a former royal palace in Gmunden, Austria. After the House of Hanover lost the throne of the Kingdom of Hanover, they…
N Schloss Traun
Renaissance castle complex with medieval origins. It serves as a cultural center for the city of Traun, hosting exhibitions and events.
O Schloss Kogl
Historic estate located in the Laussa valley within the Steyr-Land district.
P Schloss Almegg
Renaissance castle in Steinerkirchen an der Traun with origins dating back to the 12th century.
Q Burg Altpernstein
Well-preserved 11th-century hilltop castle in Micheldorf, featuring a dungeon, chapel, and a knight's hall.
R Ruine Seisenburg
Remains of a once-extensive Renaissance palace and medieval fortress located in the municipality of Pettenbach.
S Schloss Scharnstein
16th-century castle housing the Museum of Crime and a museum dedicated to local contemporary history.
T Schloss Engelsegg
Late Gothic and Renaissance castle complex in Steyr, built around 1500 and known as Teufelseck until the mid-17th century.
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