Castles & palaces
... about Mölltal's most beautiful castles & palaces
The villages of Obervellach and Reißeck look back on a fascinating and eventful past. Visitors, guests and travelers were not always friendly. A number of imposing castles and palaces, which once served as strongholds, fortresses or retreats, still bear witness to this today. Nowadays, many things are different and we all have the privilege of enjoying these culturally and historically highly relevant buildings, all of which are well worth a visit.
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Further excursion destinations
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Fascinating historical buildings:
- The historic Tauern Railway
- Parish church Obervellach
- Stallhofen pilgrimage church
- The lazy tower or trap tower
- The Oberstbergmeisteramt
- The Gussenbauerhaus
- The House of St. Michael
Groppenstein Castle
Trabuschgen Castle
Falkenstein Castle
Discover the fascinating history of Falkenstein Castle!
Sitting majestically above the Mölltal valley, Falkenstein Castle towers 320 meters above the valley floor. With its imposing fortifications, it once served as a mighty fortress whose defensive walls signaled at first glance that uninvited guests were not welcome here.
The history of the castle dates back to 1307, when it was first mentioned in a document. In the following eras, the owners of the castle changed constantly and it was run as a separate fiefdom and thus as an independent property. In 1905, Hofrat Ferdinand Kaltenegger von Riehorst acquired Falkenstein Castle and finally gave it its current appearance.
Immerse yourself in the history of this imposing castle and experience first-hand how it has changed its shape and functions over the centuries. Falkenstein Castle is a fascinating testimony to bygone eras and an absolute highlight for history buffs and nature lovers alike.
Cultural and historical sites
Discover all these interesting places.
For more detailed information about castles and palaces, we recommend the brochure "Kulturhistorische Stätten", which you can purchase for € 2.00 at the Obervellach-Reisseck tourist information office.
For further information about your stay, please do not hesitate to contact us!
