Castles and Palaces

VIENNA
The Hofburg - www.hofburg.wien.info
Today the official residence of the Austrian President, until 1918 it was the residence of the Emperor of Austria.

Belvedere Palace - www.belvedere.at
This Baroque palace was once the summer residence of Prince Eugen of Savoy, consisting of the Upper and the Lower Belvedere. It is also home to the Austrian Gallery.

Schönbrunn Palace - www.schoenbrunn.at
One of the most important Baroque estates in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Up until 1918 it was the Imperial Summer Residence and it contains the Imperial Apartments as well as the oldest zoo in the world.

BURGENLAND
Schloss Esterházy - www.esterhazy.at/schloss-esterhazy/
A 17th century Baroque residence which includes the stately Haydn-Hall that regularly hosts concerts.

Forchtenstein Castle - www.burgforchtenstein.at
This imposing fortress from the Middle Ages houses 20000 exhibits and an armoury.

CARINTHIA
Landskron Castle - www.burg-landskron.at
The beautiful ruins of Landskron Castle can be found near Villach. Attractions include a bird of prey exhibition and a 'Monkey-Mountain' with free-roaming monkeys.

LOWER AUSTRIA
Grafenegg Castle - www.grafenegg.at
This important example of architectural Historicism hosts numerous cultural events.

Greillenstein Castle - www.greillenstein.at
A small Renaissance castle situated near Horn. It includes an arcaded courtyard and hosts exhibitions, events and 'ghost-tours' during the evenings.

Schloss Hof - www.schlosshof.at
The summer residence of Prince Eugen of Savoy was near Hainburg. It contains a ballroom, the state apartments, and a Baroque garden terrace complete with pavillions and fountains.

Kreuzenstein Castle - www.kreuzenstein.com
This popular tourist destination near Vienna has medieval origins and was rebuilt in the 19th century. Today it attracts visitors with its bird of prey displays.

Riegersburg Castle - www.riegersburg-hardegg.com
Near Hardegg you will find the most important Baroque palace in Lower Austria, with state apartments and historic palace kitchens.

Rosenburg Castle - www.rosenburg.at
A lavishly decorated Renaissance castle near Horn. Attractions include a bird of prey display and a tournament ground.

Schallaburg - www.schallaburg.at
Splendid Renaissance palace near Malk, with an arcaded courtyard, terracotta decorations and an exhibition centre.

UPPER AUSTRIA
Schloss Greinburg - www.schloss-greinburg.at
Renaissance castle overlooking the Danube with exhibition rooms and maritime museum.

The Kaiservilla - www.kaiservilla.at
Once the Bad Ischl summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and 'Sisi' - Empress Elizabeth I.

SALZBURGERLAND
Hohensalzburg Fortress - www.salzburg.info
A genuine symbol ofthe town of Salzburg and one of the largest surviving fortresses in central Europe.

Mirabell Palace - www.salzburg.info
Built in 1606, boasting beautiful palace gardens in the heart of Salzburg.

STYRIA
Schloss Eggenberg - www.museum-joanneum.at
This Baroque palace in Graz also houses the pre and early history collections of the Landesmuseum Joanneum.

Seggau Castle - www.seggau.com
Beautiful Baroque rooms and a 300 year-old wine cellar.

TIROL
Ambras Palace - www.khm.at/schloss-ambras.at
A Renaissance palace overlooking Innsbruck.

The Innsbruck Hofburg - www.hofburg-innsbruck.at
The former seat of the ruling Princes of Tirol and remodelled into a Baroque palace by empress Maria Theresia.

Kufstein Fortress - www.festung.kufstein.at
The city's landmark has the largest open-air organ in the world and hosts regular cultural events.

Tratzberg Palace - www.schloss-tratzberg.com
One of the most beautiful late-Gothic, early Renaissance palaces in Europe.