St Veit an der Glan - Burg Hochosterwitz
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To the east of St Veit, on a crag rising some 160m/525ft above the valley, sprawls the imposing Burg Hochosterwitz (681m/2,234ft; restaurant). After a turbulent history the castle - first recorded in 860 - was captured by the Khevenhüllers. Georg Freiherr von Khevenhüller (1534-87) finally purchased it. Faced with the threat of Turkish attacks (1570-86) he enlarged it, provided it with an arsenal and ordered 14 gates to be built.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Burg Hochosterwitz
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The Burg Hochosterwitz is one of the most splendid castles to be found in Austria.
Address:
Burg Hochosterwitz, Niederosterwitz 1, A-9314 Launsdorf, Austria
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 9am-5pm
May 1 to September 30: 9am-6pm
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