Castles, Palaces and Stately Homes
Mauterndorf Castle Adventures
A spectacular journey back through time for young and old. In the former summer residence of the Salzburg prince archbishops, the Middle Ages spring back to life: Whether climbing the 44 m-high tower fortifications with fascinating views of Mauterndorf and the surrounding alpine world, attending an audience with the prince archbishop himself, touring the Lungau Folk History Museum or having fun out on the knights’ playground! When you are ready for some refreshments, the castle tavern awaits with a selection of hearty regional favorites (open year-round). Fascinating tour with audio guide in GER, SPA, ITA, NL and CZ.
- 10 & 11 July 2010: Big Medieval Festival in the market town and at Mauterndorf Castle – information available online at www.mittelalterfest.orgJunior Knights (ages 7 – 14) every Tuesday and Friday at 10 am Munchkin Program (ages 4-6) every Wednesday at 10 am Knightly Games children’s program (ages 4-14) every Sunday at 1 pm Groups must register in advance!
- July & August 2010: Holiday Program
- 30 July, 6, 13 and 20 August 2010: Long Night at the Castle
- Year-Round Audience at the Castle: Visitors have the opportunity to acquaint themselves with court ceremonial. With the possible addition of: “Medieval Treats for the Taste Buds”
- Year-Round Evening in the Castle Tower: registration required. During this romantic evening tour, visitors are able to experience an array of medieval customs, meals and recipes. With the possible addition of: “Medieval Treats for the Taste Buds”
Daily 10 am – 6 pm (gates close at 4:30 pm) also Sundays and holidays
Prices: adults € 8.20, children (ages 6-15) € 5.10, families € 20.50 T 0043(0)6472 7426, F 0043(0)6472 742622
office@burg-mauterndorf.at, www.salzburg-burgen.at
Former seat of the region’s governors and administrative center for the Lungau. Open to the public today as a private museum, where stories of Jaggl the Sorcerer and the Witch of Stauding are brought back to life within its ancient walls!
Guided Tours: April – October daily from 9 am – 4 pm at the top of every hour.
Closed Mondays except in August
Children’s Tours: May – October every Thursday at 10 am and 2 pm
Special tours (lasting about 2 hours) € 18 by arrangement.
Prices: adults € 9, children € 5 Groups: of 20 or more € 8, children’s groups € 4.50 by appointment!
Castle Tavern reopens 17 July 2010 at 9 am .
www.schloss-moosham.info
Finstergrün Castle in Ramingstein
From the three castle courtyards, enjoy views out across Murtal valley. The Wedding Room is in particularly high demand amongst newlyweds.
Guided Tours: From 17 May, June and September every Tue and Sun at 2 pm, July and August every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun at 11 am and 2 pm. Special tours by appointment
www.burg-finstergruen.at
Thurnschall Ruins in Lessach
You can read many of the legends which swirl about the Thurnschall Weibl in “Winkelwelt”, a book of Lungau legends available in book stores (in German).
The Lungau Culture Path leads right past Thurnschall ruins on its way to Lessach.
A structure chronicled all the way back in the 13th century, the 8 m-high ruins of the west tower can still be seen today, hinting at the irregular footprint of the former fortress .
Klausegg Ruins in Seetal
Klausegg lies about 10 km east of Tamsweg, right on the border between two Austrian provinces, Salzburg and Styria, in the 13th century the border between the Archbishopric of Salzburg and Habsburg-ruled Styria.
www.burgenseite.com/klausegg_txt.htm
Shadow theatre at Lungau Folk History Museum
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SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
Schloss Moosham in Unternberg
