The Furstenhof on Hauptplatz in Friesach is a 13th-century palace that served as the Salzburg Archbishop’s residence in what was medieval Carinthia’s most important market town. Friesach is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Austria, largely bypassed by modern development. The exterior is always accessible; check friesach.at for interior access. Friesach is 45 minutes south of Klagenfurt by train. Combine with the preserved medieval town walls and Burg Petersberg above the town.
historic building in Friesach
Furstenhof
Also known as Fürstenhof
The Furstenhof on Friesach's Hauptplatz is a medieval palace that served as the Salzburg Archbishop's residence in what was once the most important market town in Carinthia.
- Type
- historic building
- Destination
- Friesach
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 13th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- Hauptplatz 1, 9360 Friesach, 9360 Friesach
- Coordinates
- 46.9519, 14.4052
- Official website
- Visit website