Mittelalterliche Burgbaustelle

The Mittelalterliche Burgbaustelle in Friesach is an ongoing castle construction project started in 2009 that builds a medieval fortress using only tools, materials, and techniques available in the 12th century. There is no power equipment, no modern adhesives, no steel. Every stone is cut by hand, every piece of timber shaped with period tools.

The Mittelalterliche Burgbaustelle in Friesach, Carinthia, is an active castle construction project started in 2009 that builds a medieval fortress using only period tools and materials. No power equipment, no modern materials: stone cutting, timber framing, and mortar work all by hand using 12th century methods. It operates as a visitor site with craftspeople working on site explaining the process. Friesach is on the Vienna to Villach rail line. Check burgbau.at for current opening times and entrance fees.