Schloss Murau above the Mur valley town of Murau has been owned by the Schwarzenberg family since 1643. The 1250 castle overlooks the valley and town from a forested hill. Not regularly open for public visits; check local tourism for occasional open days. Murau is accessible by Murtalbahn narrow-gauge railway from Unzmarkt. Combine a castle view with a stop at the Murau Brauerei brewery in town, one of Styria’s better regional breweries.
castle in Murau
Schloss Murau
Schloss Murau above the Mur valley town of Murau has been in the possession of the Schwarzenberg family since 1643, making it one of the longest continuously owned aristocratic properties in Styria. The 1250 castle sits on a hill above the town with views over the Mur valley and the surrounding forests.
- Type
- castle
- Destination
- Murau
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 1250
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- Schlossbergweg, 8850 Murau, 8850 Murau
- Coordinates
- 47.1116, 14.1692