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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Fascinating historical buildings:
Groppenstein Castle
Trabuschgen Castle
The Slavic term for an elevation, "Dragoschken", gave Trabuschgen Castle its name. The castle was first mentioned in documents in the 14th century. The oldest part of the building was constructed during the heyday of mining in the region in the 15th and 16th centuries. After it was acquired by Hans Adam Stampfer von Walchenberg in 1692, the castle took on its current form and became the center of a royal circle of aristocrats. This historic building still exudes its charm today.
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 amighty fortress, whose defensive wall signaled at first glance: uninvited guests are 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 present appearance. Immerse yourself in the history of this imposing castle and experience at first hand how it has changed its appearance 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.
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