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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 Pisák Tamás

The castle is amazing place even from afar. Unfortunately our arrival date the castle was closed, because before 1 day was a huge storm in Austria and the electricity didn't work in the castle. For us it wasn't a problem, but the castle was not open on that day. Next time we will go inside if it's allowed. We're waiting for the opportunity. I upload some closer and further view of the castle, it's worth to visit, it's beautiful.

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By Mahdi Dehghan

It's a nice fort/castle IF you are near here. I have been to a lot of castles and this one was interesting because of the way it was set-up for fortifications. Lifts were down but we didn't mind.

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