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The Castle Hunt

Found a web site that listed castles in Austria by province, with descriptions, history, etc. Spent a couple of days going castle hopping.  Just pick a direction and go!
This one perched on top of a hill overlooking the Donau, has been turned into a private residence.

A little big for my tastes, but impressive.



They turned this castle into a hotel and wedding reception center. Almost interrupted a wedding taking photos.
You can stay overnight, and go horse back riding through the countryside.


This little castle was not quite as well maintained.

A bit of moss in the main courtyard, and overgrown with trees.

Wow, it used to be several stories high inside. No floors remain, just exterior walls.

Peek-a-boo

Hohenwerfen's tours and falconry demonstrations start in April.

This one was turned into a private school for girls.

Some rich guy bought this for a private residence.  The lake and multi-acre gardens are well hidden behind walls and tall hedges.
Mom and Dad used to visit this castle when they were dating.
A bit fragile.  Hope nothing collapses on us.
The main courtyard.

A couple of "castle at dusk" photos.




Yep, that's me waving from the top of the lookout tower.
Found the priest's secret chamber and castle exit under the chapel.

What a way to end the day!

Of course, castle pictures would be incomplete without "Festung Hohen Salzburg" on top of the hill in the center of the city of Salzburg.


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