Wallsee Castle, Wallsee, Austria

Wallsee Castle was originally built to the site of ancient Roman camp. The current castle dates from the late 14th century and was built by Heinrich VI von Wallsee. From 1859 on it was owned by Archduchess Marie Valerie, daughter of Emperor Franz Joseph and Elisabeth, with her husband Archduke Franz Salvatore. The castle is still family owned and not for publicity available.

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Gertrude Wolfinger (13 months ago)
Was at the exhibition 'Winterlust'. Nice atmosphere, exhibitors ok, entry for 1 day/10 €. If you go for a walk afterwards in the beautiful Danube surroundings, the trip is worth it ?

Helmut Òzelt (13 months ago)
Super !!!

Mr Bobo (6 years ago)
Wia hom do Marschmusibewertubg gspüd?

Vivien Nyström (6 years ago)
Gartenlust, Schloss Wallsee - 28.04.2018

Markéta Penčáková (7 years ago)
Beautiful place - for walk, for cycling or just taking place and stay next to powerful Donau :)

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