Burg Oberkapfenberg, Medieval castle in Kapfenberg, Austria.
The stone castle stands on a hill, featuring Renaissance architecture, fortified walls, multiple towers, and a central courtyard with a chapel.
The castle originated in 1173 under the Herren von Kapfenberg family and underwent major renovations in 1550 to become a Renaissance fortress.
The castle museum displays medieval weapons, armor collections, and hosts regular exhibitions about medieval life and regional history throughout the year.
Visitors can access the castle daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with guided tours available in German and English languages.
The castle maintains a falconry center where visitors can observe flying demonstrations with eagles, falcons, and other birds of prey.
Location: Kapfenberg
Inception: 1173
Address: Schloßberg 1
GPS coordinates: 47.44000,15.29360
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:38
Burg Oberkapfenberg
14 m
Saint Oswald of Northumbria Church
535 m
Evang. Pfarrkirche Kapfenberg
320 m
Kath. Filialkirche hl. Martin mit Friedhof
703 m
Friedhofserweiterung des 19. Jh.
709 m
Nischenkapelle
667 m
Loretokapelle, Kapfenberg
239 m
Stadtamt Kapfenberg
322 m
Schloss Wieden, Kapfenberg
818 m
Altes Rathaus Kapfenberg
376 m
Wohnhaus
548 m
Stadionbad
627 m
Werkshotel Böhlerstern, Kapfenberg
556 m
Musikschule Kapfenberg
546 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus
314 m
Peter Rosegger Denkmal
280 m
Bestattungsanlage
833 m
Wohnhaus
365 m
Wohnhaus
379 m
Hauptschule Schinitz
340 m
So-called Schmidthaus
488 m
Mariensäule Kapfenberg
524 m
Neues Volksheim, Tanzschule
468 m
Volksschule und Polytechnikum Kapfenberg
389 m
Ehem. Schule/Mesnerhaus, Jugendzentrum der Pfarre hl. Oswald
531 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus, Steinbossenportal und Hoftrakte
360 m
Pfarrhof
558 m
Wohnhaus, Haus der Begegnung
396 mReviews
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