Burg Mauterndorf

Burg Mauterndorf is a hilltop medieval castle overlooking the market town of Mauterndorf in the Lungau region of Austria. The fortress dominates the local skyline and houses museum displays on its history.

Tour routes take in the keep, curtain walls and courtyard with interpretive panels describing the castle’s role in regional defence and local administration. The site is also used for cultural events and occasional medieval-themed festivals.

The castle has medieval origins and was expanded and adapted over centuries to serve as a defensive stronghold and administrative centre for the surrounding valley. Restoration and conservation works in the 19th and 20th centuries preserved the main structures for public access.

The castle sits above the town of Mauterndorf in the Lungau area of Austria, set on a hill with views across the surrounding alpine valley.

• Hilltop viewpoint: The castle occupies a hill above the town of Mauterndorf and offers panoramic views of the surrounding Lungau valley.
• Events and festivals: Seasonal events and medieval festivals are commonly held at the castle during the summer months.

What to See #

• Keep and curtain walls: The main keep and curtain walls form the principal surviving medieval structure with walkable ramparts and a central courtyard used for displays and events.
• Castle museum and exhibition spaces: A small castle museum interprets the site's medieval history and the local significance of the fortress to the town of Mauterndorf.