Burg Kaprun (Kaprun Castle), Zell am See (must see)
Kaprun Castle is rightfully the main landmark in the little town of Kaprun. Built on a cliff's edge, this medieval castle dates back to 12th century, using Roman principles of masonry. Finished in 1228, the castle was probably raised by either Falkensteins or Peilsteins, both noble Bavarian clans. In 1526, it was burned during village riots, but in 1600 it was rebuilt as we see it today. Over the centuries, it changed owners many times, but after WWII, the castle fell into decline, suffering neglect and deterioration. Finally in 1984, the castle was purchased by the Castle Club, transforming it into a famous cultural venue. Today, the Burg Kaprun is not only a location for weddings and conventions, but also hosts rock and folk concerts. Burg Kaprun is also famous for organizing medieval festivals, where visitors can observe and participate in medieval daily life, visit craft markets, enjoy jugglers and magicians entertaining crowds, or see knights fighting in sparring tournaments.
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Burg Kaprun (Kaprun Castle) on Map
Sight Name: Burg Kaprun (Kaprun Castle)
Sight Location: Zell am See, Austria (See walking tours in Zell am See)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Zell am See, Austria (See walking tours in Zell am See)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Zell am See, Austria
Create Your Own Walk in Zell am See
Creating your own self-guided walk in Zell am See is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Kaprun Sightseeing Walk
Kaprun is a small alpine village in the district of Zell-am-See. Located at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, it brings thousands of tourists to enjoy skiing, hiking and the famous Mooserboden reservoir. Yet there are also well-known landmarks located within a short distance of the center of Kaprun, like Kparun Castle, St. Margaret Church and Sigmund Thun Gorge. A must is to visit Vötters... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Zell am See Introduction Walking Tour
Zell am See, which translated from German means "Zell by the lake," is one of the most picturesque towns in Austria. Located at the shore of Zeller Lake, the town is a famous ski destination in wintertime, and equally visited in summertime for hiking and fabulous sights. Zell am See is one of the oldest settlements in Bavaria, founded around 740 A.D. and preserving some medieval-era... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles