Burgruine Waisenberg, Medieval castle ruin in Völkermarkt, Austria.
The castle ruins stand on a limestone rock formation northwest of Völkermarkt, featuring a square main castle surrounded by a 16th-century fortification wall.
Built in the 12th century, the castle controlled access to the Görtschitztal valley and mining area of Hüttenberg until a fire caused its decline around 1790.
The structure contains elements from Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance periods, with a two-story Renaissance gate tower featuring a spiral staircase.
The current owner, an architect from Klagenfurt, has been renovating the ruins since 1992, making structural improvements to preserve the historical site.
The castle forms part of the Trixner Castles group, along with Obertrixen and Mittertrixen ruins, positioned between 1000 and 2000 meters elevation.
Location: Völkermarkt
Address: Waisenberg
GPS coordinates: 46.69830,14.56190
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:24
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