Burgruine Scharnstein, Medieval castle ruins in Scharnstein, Austria.
Burgruine Scharnstein is a castle ruin in Scharnstein, Upper Austria, with stone walls and towers standing on a hill above the Tiessenbach valley. The remains show the layout of a medieval fortress with several preserved sections that visitors can enter and explore.
The fortress was built in medieval times as a defensive structure to protect the region and control movement through the valley. Over time it lost its military purpose and gradually became the ruin visible today.
The ruins have remained a focal point for the community, reflecting its medieval past and local pride. People use the site as a place to connect with their regional heritage and understand how life was shaped by this fortress.
To access the interior sections of the ruins, visitors must obtain a key from designated locations in the village. It is helpful to check beforehand where these key distribution points are located and their opening hours.
Within the castle complex there is a Scythe Museum Geyerhammer displaying tools and machines from regional metal production. This collection documents a craft that was important to the area's economic development for many generations.
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