Former Castle Hotels in Pirching am Traubenberg

This 11th century castle stands on an extinct volcano. It was build as a fortress and repelled attacks from the Turks, the Hun and Kuruc. Throughout its lifetime it was passed around different families until it was renovated as a hotel in 1968. Today, it is an elegant hotel with panoramic views of Eastern Styria hill country on the terraces. It is also surrounded by museums, wineries and observatories for you to indulge in and explore.

Constructed around the 12th century, the fortress was purposefully built on the slopes for optimal defensibility and great vantage point of the hills. It was able to repel attacks from the Turks. Nowadays, the outside walls are teeming with vineyards and fine wine. From spring to autumn, you can immerse yourself in the Fortress Museum with armors, antiques and age-old art. The fortress is also a great venue for celebrations and seminars.