Tyrol Castles & Palaces

In the past lies the future. The power of tradition brings balance to the new. We offer an overview of the most impressive castles, palaces and fortresses in Tyrol. Some have now fallen into ruins, others are magnificent and house museums.

The Schrofenstein castle ruins are located at 1122 m on a rocky outcrop. It was used to monitor trade routes. +read

Today's Tratzberg Castle was built at the beginning of the 16th century in the style of a Renaissance castle complex. +read

Freundsberg Castle in Schwaz was built in 1150 and impresses with its good condition. +read

Ambras Castle in Innsbruck is the largest castle in Tyrol and is one of the most important castles in Austria. +read

Kufstein Fortress is one of the most important medieval buildings in Tyrol. The fortress was first mentioned in a document in 1205. +read

The castle is strategically located on a hill just above Landeck with a view of the entire area. +read

The ruined castle of Thaur is a piece of history in a breathtaking landscape and dates back to the end of the 12th century. +read

Ruins of Fernstein Castle and the palace below. The castle was a customs post and dates back to the 13th century. +read

Castles, palaces and fortresses have shaped the landscape of Tyrol for centuries and tell of the region's eventful history. They once served as protective structures and symbols of power, often strategically located on hills or in valleys. Many date back to the Middle Ages and have been expanded or rebuilt over the centuries. Today they are valuable cultural monuments that preserve Tyrol's rich heritage. Some have been converted into museums or serve as venues for concerts and exhibitions and thus continue to shape cultural life. They bear witness to Tyrol's deep-rooted tradition of defense and rule.