Ambras Palace (Website)
This palace was the residence of an Austrian archduke long times ago. Nowadays it includes a large collection of art, arms and paintings of the Austrian emperor dynasty.

Kufstein Fortress (Website)
The landmark of the Tyrolean city Kufstein was build in 13th century and changed ownership several times between Tyrol and Bavaria.

Tratzberg Castle (Website)
A castle which shows furniture of the 16th century and a marvelous hall with the coat of arms of the Habsburgs until Maximilian I.

Schloss Starkenberg (Website)
A castle in Austria which was built in 14th C in order to secure the Via Claudia Augusta. Later it turned into a brewery.

Schloss Achenrain
Another palace from the end of the 17th century.

Schloss Fügen
A castle from the end of the 17th century with a tower from middle ages.

Schloss Goldegg
The oldest parts are from the 14th century. Inside there is large hall with frescos.

Burg Hasegg
Hasegg was mentioned in 1306 the first time and turned into a mint in the end of the 15th century. The mint tower is still to be seen and is the landmark of Hall.

Burg Hohenburg
This fortress from the 13th century have been renovated in the end of 19th century.

Kapsburg
Another Tyrolian seat which was build in the beginning 17th century. Like many other Tyrolian castles it is large rectangular building with several decorative oriels.

Schloss Lebenberg
This castle from the 16th century is a hotel now. Perhaps you want to stay there during winter season. Every year Kitzbühel is the scene of important ski races. The very fast downhill run is world known as the "Streif".

Ruine Löwenburg
There are only some remains of this medieval fortress.

Palace Taxis-Fugger
The first owner of this palace was the famous family Fugger. The lived there about 1679. From 1784 - 1905 it belonged to another famous family, Thurn and Taxis.   Today it is the seat of the Tyrolian state government.

Innsbrucker Hofburg
Former seat of the provincial sovereigns. Adapted to baroque style under Maria Theresa. Ceiling frescos by F.A. Maulpertsch (1776)

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