Burg Schärding, Medieval castle in Schärding, Austria.

Burg Schärding, also called Schloss Schärding, stands on a granite rock above the Inn in today's Stadtpark. It was probably built by the Counts of Formbach and first mentioned in 1150. Remains include stretches of wall, the Zwinger wall, the outer gate tower (now the local history museum), and the 26-metre-deep castle well, rediscovered in 2003.

The castle was built in the 12th century and initially served as a strategic defensive structure along an important trade route between Bavaria and Austria. It also functioned as a customs point for goods moving between the two regions.

The gate tower now houses the City Museum and displays objects that document how the region developed over centuries. You can see here how the town and its surroundings changed through time.

The castle is accessible through the gate tower, which houses the museum and opens from Tuesday to Sunday during the warmer months. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes, as paths on the grounds can be uneven.

The 26-metre-deep castle well was rediscovered and reconstructed in 2003. The site has been laid out as a public park since 1895 and is owned by the town of Schärding.