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.

Address

Schloss Wallsee 1, Wallsee, Austria

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Austria

More Information

wallsee-sindelburg.gv.at

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Gertrude Wolfinger (2 years 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 (2 years ago)
Super !!!

Mr Bobo (7 years ago)
Wia hom do Marschmusibewertubg gspüd?

Vivien Nyström (7 years ago)
Gartenlust, Schloss Wallsee - 28.04.2018

Markéta Penčáková (8 years ago)
Beautiful place - for walk, for cycling or just taking place and stay next to powerful Donau :)

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