• Hochosterwitz Castle (German: Burg Hochosterwitz, Slovene: Grad Ostrovica) is considered to be one of Austria's most impressive medieval castles.
  • Hochosterwitz Castle (Ostrovica) lies on a 160 m high rising and is one of the most picturesque castles in Austria.
  • Burg Hochosterwitz castle. Hochosterwitz is an outstanding example of a medieval fortress and stronghold. What makes the castle appear so strong is the...
  • Hochosterwitz Castle. Perched high on a rocky outcrop is one of Austria’s most magnificent medieval castles, famed for having never been conquered.
  • Photos Hochosterwitz Castle, Hochosterwitz, Austria - photos and reviews of tourists, amazing facts and legends, contacts, phone, address and location on map.
  • Hochosterwitz Castle can be reached by car or a hike from Launsdorf-Hochosterwitz train station, with connection to nearby Klagenfurt.
  • Tentative Lists Hochosterwitz Castle. Print. ... Hochosterwitz is also a historic document of Protestant rule in Carinthia, which lasted till the Counter-Reformation.
  • Hochosterwitz Castle is part of the Tentative list of Austria in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
  • One of the most impressive features of Hochosterwitz Castle is its armory, which houses an impressive collection of weapons and armor.
  • Burg Hochosterwitz is one of the most important Austrian medieval castles. It is close to Sankt Georgen am Langsee, in the District of Sankt Veit an.