Burgruine Puchberg

Burgruine Puchberg is a medieval castle ruin located near Puchberg am Schneeberg in Lower Austria, positioned on elevated terrain. The remnants feature preserved stone walls and foundations that rise above the surrounding landscape and are visible from a distance.

This fortification was established in the early medieval period and first appears in written records during the 13th century. It sustained major damage during the Ottoman invasion of the late 17th century, which led to its present ruined state.

The ruins carry the name of the local area and reveal the layout of medieval rooms that speak to how people once lived here. Visitors can explore the old wall remains and imagine daily life in this fortress from centuries past.

Access to the ruins is available only by prior arrangement and requires advance notice before visiting. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear for uneven terrain and check local weather conditions, since the exposed walls provide little shelter.

After decades of neglect, a private operator developed restoration plans for the abandoned site during the 1990s. These modern conservation efforts made it possible to open the historic structure for contemporary visitors to explore.