Lockenhaus Castle, Medieval fortress in Lockenhaus, Austria
The stone walls and circular towers of Lockenhaus Castle rise 368 meters above sea level in the Güns Valley of eastern Austria.
Built around 1200, the fortress served as a defense against Mongol invasions and later belonged to several noble families, including the Nádasdy and Esterházy dynasties.
The Gothic Knights' Hall, formerly known as Rittersaal, hosts chamber music performances and cultural events throughout the year in its medieval setting.
The castle offers guided tours of its chambers, including the restored chapel with frescoes, underground passages, and the historical torture chamber with preserved instruments.
The castle functions as a natural sanctuary for numerous bat colonies and birds of prey, which inhabit its towers and surrounding structures.
Location: Lockenhaus
Inception: 1200
Address: Eugen Horvath Platz 1 7442 7442
Website: https://ritterburg.at
GPS coordinates: 47.40377,16.42444
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:23
Austria contains numerous natural sites and historical places away from main routes. From ice caves in Werfen to medieval castles in Carinthia, from alpine lakes to historical railways in Waldviertel. These locations show the cultural heritage and geographical diversity of the country.
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