Landsee castle ruins

Landsee castle ruins are a medieval fortress in Markt Sankt Martin featuring multiple concentric rings of fortification and defensive walls. The site displays the sturdy construction methods used to protect this border region in earlier centuries.

The fortress was first documented in 1158 in monastery records and became an important border stronghold between Austria and Hungary. Over the centuries it changed hands multiple times, reflecting its strategic importance to the region.

The site contains remains of an early parish church dedicated to Saint Nicholas alongside a Baroque chapel from the 1600s. These structures show how religious and military functions once coexisted within the fortified grounds.

The grounds are accessible during warmer months and work well for walking and exploring at your own pace. It helps to wear sturdy shoes since the terrain is uneven and steps lead through the ruins.

The location served as a filming location for a well-known film adaptation in the 1990s, hosting scenes with notable actors. Many visitors are unaware of this film connection, though it adds a modern cultural dimension to the ruins.

Location: Markt Sankt Martin

Inception: 1158

Address: Landsee 176

Website: http://landseeaktiv.at/burgruine/ruine/ruine.htm

GPS coordinates: 47.56296,16.34977

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45