Berneck Castle, Medieval castle ruins near Faggenbach river in Kauns, Austria.
The stone fortress stands on a 130-meter high rock face at 1,076 meters above sea level, overlooking the entrance of Kaunertal valley.
First documented in 1225, the castle changed ownership multiple times, including Emperor Maximilian I who acquired it through a trade for Tratzberg Castle in 1499.
The Saint Bartholomew chapel contains late Gothic frescoes and features an altar carved directly from the surrounding rock formation.
The castle opens for guided tours lasting one hour, with advance reservations required for groups of ten or more visitors.
The structure underwent extensive renovations between 1977 and 1983 after architect Ekkehard Hörmann purchased it to prevent further deterioration.
Location: Kauns
Address: 1 1 Kauns 60 6526 Kauns 6526 Kauns
Phone: +4369911035923
Website: http://burg-berneck.at
GPS coordinates: 47.07580,10.70190
Latest update: March 15, 2025 03:56
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