Palaces Castles in Austria

Palaces open outward and castles close inward, and the aerial view is where that difference becomes obvious: formal gardens and long axial courts on one side, concentric walls and a keep on the hardest rock on the other.

Each palace and castle here comes with its aerial view, photographs, video and a full written guide — who built it, how the plan changed, what survives inside, and what visiting involves.

3 Palaces Castles in Austria, each with aerial views, photos, videos and an in-depth guide.

Hohenwerfen Castle

Hohenwerfen Castle: complete guide. History, architecture, what to see, opening hours, how to get there from Salzburg and tips for planning your visit to the Salzach Valley

Eggenberg Palace, Graz

Eggenberg Palace in Graz is the largest and most important baroque palace complex in Styria. With its preserved original furnishings, the extensive l…

Hohensalzburg Castle

The Hohensalzburg Fortress is the landmark of the city of Salzburg. It is located on a mountain above the city, the Festungsberg, which continues to…