Castle Rothenfels in Oberwölz
Oberwölz-LachtalRothenfels Castle in the Wölzertal is one of the few medieval castles which has retained its original appearance to this day. Its name derives from the iron-rich, reddish conglomerate rock over which it rises.
Rothenfels Castle was first documented in 1007 Mentioned on the occasion of the donation of Oberwölz to the bishops of Freising.
Until 1803, the castle was the administrative headquarters for the surrounding areas and belonged to the Bishopric of Freising. After 1803, various private owners took care of the preservation. Since 1968 Fam. Steiner are owners of Rothenfels Castle.
Guided tours @Rothenfels (beginning of June until end of September)
Cost: € 14,- per person
Registration at camping@rothenfels.at or by phone: +43 (0) 676 555 2807
There are no castle tours on event days! (Visible on the homepage)
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Experience: Seminars | Presentations | Birthday parties| anniversaries or your wedding in a unique atmosphere at Rothenfels Castle.
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Rothenfels Castle is open in the period from June to the end of September.
There are no castle tours on event days. For more information, please visit https://rothenfels.at/2022/05/11/burgfuhrungen/
Guided tour of the castle:
- Adults: € 14,00
- Children: € 10,00
With the Murau GuestCard you receive a 30% discount on the castle tour