Schellenberg Castle Ruins

View of the medieval castle ruins of Schellenberg with a waving flag on the main tower.

There are two castle ruins in Schellenberg, whereby the so-called Upper Castle is a very popular excursion destination and can be reached after a short walk.

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Aerial view of the castle ruins of Schellenberg, surrounded by dense forest and meadows.

Remains of the castle ruins in Schellenberg with a wide view over the valley.

Hiker stands in front of the imposing ruins of Schellenberg Castle under a blue sky with a flag.

Description

The upper castle ruins are a real insider tip for anyone looking for a special place to linger. Whether for a cozy barbecue, a relaxed picnic or simply to explore - the atmosphere here is simply unique. But the castle ruins have even more to offer: It is the venue for numerous events that attract new visitors every year.

The upper and larger complex in the Schellenberg district of Hinterschloss was built from 1200 onwards and already had all the important elements of a medieval castle at an early stage. The upper castle is mentioned for the first time in a document dated January 10, 1348.

The Lower Castle was built around 1250 as a smaller complex and only reached its final form and size after 1350. The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1317.

Both castles had presumably not been inhabited since the 16th century and gradually fell into disrepair. Prince Franz Josef II donated the heavily overgrown ruins to the Historical Society in 1956, which subsequently had them researched and conserved.