Castles in Austria
A tiny castle with
an open-air
theatre, pub and snack-bar. There is no entrance fee. One can enjoy a
beautiful view on the nearby lake. Guide-posts often refer to it as
Burgarena. The last direction sign can be found next to a Spar
supermarket, then one should take a small street on the right, which
can easily be missed (we overlooked it for the first time). If one
feels like a walk, from Finkenstein a 40-minute-long path leads up to
the castle. 
A fascinating
sight from outside, an
interesting castle from inside. Easy to find, guided tours are
organized. It has a rich collection of weapons and a kitchen
with
old utensils. We suggest warm clothes when visiting.
Main sight of the
town is the
Porsche-museum, visiting only the castle does not necessarily
make a very rich programme.
Great time to have
a rest close to the motorway, with free parking and
free entrance. Shops, restaurant and confectionary in the village, a
limestone cave next to the castle.
A beautiful castle
in good condition. No obligatory guided tours, one can make pleasant
walks in the chambers and the court.
A fascinating
sight from a distance, although its museum is not very rich, and
explanatory texts are only in German. For the fact the it is the 'Pride
of Carinthia', we expected more. Inner court was full of tables and
chairs of the restaurants.
The late castellan, Herr Burghauptmann Schenk seems to be the main attraction, also depicted with a 7.2-feet-tall (2.2 metres) waxwork soldier in his original armour.
The late castellan, Herr Burghauptmann Schenk seems to be the main attraction, also depicted with a 7.2-feet-tall (2.2 metres) waxwork soldier in his original armour.
Professional
guidance and audio-interpretation in English, German, French as well as
Hungarian and Czech. The castle and its chambers are in good condition,
it can be regarded more as visiting a castle-museum than wandering on
ruins. On the castle-court there are bars and
snack-bars and restaurants.
Not very
fashionable ruins of a castle, offering a nice trip on a large
area.
The castle,
situated close to Villach, is on the way for those driving on the
motorway. It offers a delightful view from top of the hill and also a
collection of predator birds and an eagle-flight show. There is a low
fee to be paid at the bottom of the winding road for those driving up
to the parking place.
A castle in good
condition, it is well worth a visit. Surrounding the building there is
a nice court, where 3D chess can be played.
Rosegg offers a
programme of at least half but perhaps as long as one day. There is a wildlife
park around the castle with animals living free. You will find domestic animals close
to the entrance, a hedge labyrinth on the other side of the road. It
was an unforgettable experience for us.
A small castle of
medium condition, with an exhibition on torture and a delightful small
garden.
An impressing
sight, which is completely devoted to a modern exhibition.
Phone before you
Visit it,
Or it will stay
Unvisited.
Sorry.
Visit it,
Or it will stay
Unvisited.
Sorry.
