Forchtenstein Castle - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Forchtenstein Castle

Forchtenstein Castle is a castle built in the late Middle Ages near the municipality of Forchtenstein in northern Burgenland, Austria. It is the only fortress in the region that was never captured during the Turkish Wars; thus the castle served as the treasury of the Esterházy princes, safeguarding all costly and precious possessions. This collection of family treasures can still be seen here today.

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Rosalienkapelle, Forchtenstein

Rosalienkapelle, Forchtenstein

2.32km from Forchtenstein Castle

This is a pilgrimage church in the municipality of Forchtenstein in Burgenland. It is located in the area of ​​the Forchtensteiner cadastral community Neustift an der Rosalia on the Heuberg, the highest point of the Rosaliengebirge. special feature of the Rosalienkapelle is the baroque high altar , which dates from the construction period. It used to be a glazed shrine with the reclining Rosalia integrated into it, which is now isolated in the chapel.

Rosalia Mountains

Rosalia Mountains

2.5km from Forchtenstein Castle

The Rosalia Mountains, sometimes called the Rosalie Mountains or Rosalien Mountains, are an outlier of the Alps on the state border between Lower Austria and Burgenland in Austria. It is one of the iconic attraction in this area and also it offers various trekking routes and also there are options for so many other adventures oo.

Teichwiesen

Teichwiesen

9.42km from Forchtenstein Castle

The Rohrbacher Teichwiesen are located in a depression at the foot of the steep, sunny slopes of the Rohrbacher Kogel nature reserve. The large reed and water areas represent an important habitat for a multitude of water birds and several endangered amphibian species. A well-developed 6 kilometer long bike and walking path invites you to explore the species-rich fauna and flora of this unique nature and landscape protection area

Schloss Kobersdorf

Schloss Kobersdorf

13.28km from Forchtenstein Castle

Kobersdorf Castle is a castle in the market town of Kobersdorf in the state of Burgenland in Austria. The castle was built around 1528 from a medieval castle , the origins of which probably go back to the time of Ludwig the German. It isnow one of the iconic attraction in this area and so many tourists visits this place every year.

Burg Seebenstein

Burg Seebenstein

13.28km from Forchtenstein Castle

Seebenstein Castle is in Seebenstein , Lower Austria . The hilltop castle consists of two systems, the old part with a round keep and a dilapidated palace from the 13th/14th centuries. Century and the high castle from the 15th to 17th century. The latter houses an important collection of weapons and medieval art, including a sculpture of the Virgin Mary by Veit Stoss . A Madonna by Tilman Riemenschneider was sold. There is a chapel in a corner of the high castle .

Naturpark Rosalia-Kogelberg

Naturpark Rosalia-Kogelberg

13.7km from Forchtenstein Castle

The Rosalia-Kogelberg Nature Park, is the youngest nature park in Burgenland and has a lot to offer. Characterized by the ridges of the Rosalien and Ödenburger Mountains as well as the extensive Wulkatal, numerous orchards, dry grasslands, reed ponds and forests form a magnificent, richly structured landscape.

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Burgenland

Burgenland

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Burgenland is the easternmost and least populous state of Austria. It consists of two statutory cities and seven rural districts. With 300 days of sunshine and a wide range of excursion destinations, Burgenland offers exciting experiences for the whole family. UNESCO World Heritage site Lake Neusiedl, castles, palaces, museums and impressive natural landscapes are just waiting to be discovered.

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