Mauterndorf Castle offers a spectacular trip back in time to the late Middle Agesfor every age group. In the exhibition you can get to know the master of the castle, Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach, and his entourage personally. Mauterndorf uses an audio guide to allow visitors the option of exploring whatever parts of the castle they wish to see on their own. The tour is available in seven languages and there”s even a special highly entertaining version for kids. From the 44 metre high-fortified tower, there is a magnificent view of Mauterndorf, the Radstädter Tauern to the north, the Hohe Tauern to the west and the Nockberge mountain range to the south. Furthermore the castle has a large, imaginative knights’ playground “Conquer the castle in the castle“ for children. Mauterndorf castle houses a stylish castle tavern with hearty regional dishes and the ‘Landschaftsmuseum’. This museum concerning the countryside of Lungau is a great opportunity to discover more about the history, the customs and the special characteristics of this alpine region. Mauterndorf Castle is only one example of the many interesting cultural and historical
places of interest in the Lungau holiday region that you should most definitely include in your sightseeing plans.
