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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Austria  /  Austrian Alps  /  Carinthia  /  Launsdorf  /  Hochosterwitz Castle (Burg Hochosterwitz)

Hochosterwitz Castle (Burg Hochosterwitz), Launsdorf

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Hochosterwitz Castle (German: Burg Hochosterwitz, Slovene: Grad Ostrovica) is a castle in Austria, considered one of Austria's most impressive medieval castles. It is on a 172-metre (564 ft) high dolomite rock near Sankt Georgen am Längsee, east of the town of Sankt Veit an der Glan in Carinthia. The rock castle is one of the state's landmarks and a major tourist attraction.
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  • By RamonA1866
    We had a really enjoyable time here. To avoid big crowds we came there at the opening time which paid off. At the kassa our 3G certificates were properly checked which seems to be an exception at... 
    We had a really enjoyable time here. To avoid big crowds we came there at the opening time which paid off. At the kassa our 3G certificates were properly checked which seems to be an exception at...  more »
  • By andreeadomes
    Great visit and nice scenario, especially if you opt not to take the elevator (and you can, naturally) 
    Great visit and nice scenario, especially if you opt not to take the elevator (and you can, naturally)  more »
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  • By Andrejs Kostenko
    Look very good from outside! Like a fairytale. But inside nothing special. View from top also so so! Cost is 15 eur. I think that is too much for this castle.
  • By ronaldjeden (Stoute Vader)
    Was very nice. Nice walk and interesting museum! Service at the restaurant on top could be improved though.
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