Landeck Castle

Landeck, Austria

Landeck castle has been built in 1290 by the Counts of Tyrol as site of the court and administration. From the 14th century onward the name was also used for the castle and the entire region from the Stanzertal valley to Fliess and Zams.

After 1797 is was used as a hospital, casern and accomodation for workers. However, nowadays in Landeck Castle there is the Regional Museum Landeck featuring a permanent exhibition, illustrating the history of the Tiroler Oberland area, and two art galleries.

Landeck Castle is today a popular event location - seminars and tastings take place, and also for civil ceremonies it is a popular venue. Those who love music can look forward to the concerts staged in the Gothic castle hall, and the “Oberländer Advent” at Christmas time transforms the castle into a fairytale place to stay at.

References:

tyrol.tl

Address

Schloßweg 2, Landeck, Austria

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Details

Founded: 1290
Category: Castles and fortifications in Austria

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www.tyrol.tl

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alfons Waldner (5 years ago)
Top !!!

Georg Weiss (5 years ago)
Very nice the exhibition

Carmen Haselberger (5 years ago)

Alan Piper (6 years ago)
When in Landeck you need to visit this museum. It provides a good insight into the history, culture and this wonderful region. Allow yourself plenty of time in order to fully appreciate it.

Henk Peter Kok (7 years ago)

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