Festenburg

#897 among destinations in Austria

Forts and castles

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Burg Festenburg is a castle in Styria, Austria. It is located in the village of Festenburg in the municipality of St. Lorenzen am Wechsel. It was founded around 1200 by the Lords of Stubenberg as Vöstenburg. It now houses the Roman Catholic parish church of St. Katharina. ()

Local name: Schloss Festenburg Built: 1200 (824 years ago)Coordinates: 47°27'48"N, 15°54'54"E

Location

Festenburg 1St. Lorenzen am Wechsel 8251 StyriaAustria

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Festenburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wechsel, Burg Thalberg, Joglland, Vorau.

4.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wechsel
118 min walk • The Wechsel is a low mountain range in eastern Austria whose highest summit is the Hochwechsel. It also has two other summits over 1700 m.
5.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Burg Thalberg
137 min walk • Burg Thalberg is a high medieval castle in Styria, Austria. Burg Thalberg is 504 metres above sea level. It is probably the best preserved Romanesque fortification in the country.
3.1 miSW
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Joglland
81 min walk • The Joglland is a heavily forested low mountain region in northeastern Styria in the districts of Hartberg-Fürstenfeld and Weiz. Today it forms the tourist region of Joglland–Waldheimat.
4.5 miS
Locality
Vorau
114 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to love in Vorau, as the surrounding countryside is dotted with rolling hills, lush forests, and peaceful meadows. Hiking and cycling are popular activities in the area, and there are numerous trails that offer stunning views of the...