landskron castle

You can have a nice view from the castle down to Villach as well as to the Gerlitzen and Ossiacher See. Walking around the castle is for free and the view is nice for panoramic shoots. Parking lots are available directly at the entrance to the castle. For some money you can be part of the Adler Flugschau, which is a show were different birds of prey are presented.

It was a beautiful sunny day in Sep and we walked up to the castle. It was a very steep walk up so it is not recommended for those out of shape. At the top you can see all kinds of birds, vultures, eagles etc . They even have a show but we came when they were on their lunch break so we didn't get to see the birds or the show. Suggest checking the times before you go.

When my family and I whent to Burg Landskron it was truly wonderful... we had the experience of a lifetime! It was really braith-taking to see how you could train a raven to speak!

If you're in the area, you should definitely visit, especially if you have kids. The monkeys were very funny, the playground really cozy, the restaurant had an excellent view and good food, and generally we loved the landscape up from the castle.

Views amazing over Villach. Got bus from Villach station, as we couldn't hire a car. Asked several people how to get there, and no-one advised that from bus you need to hike up a steep road for 30 minutes to get to the castle. Bus back to Villach, was another adventure. As it was a Saturday, VERY limited buses run to this area. We walked several km's to finally waited for a bus, that a local was getting back into Villach.

From the castle you can enjoy an incredible view. Good also the meal eaten at the restaurant. However, the best attraction is undoubtedly the show of birds: a must if you visit Villach.

Interesting morning seeing the eagles fly. its just worth visiting for the view, one can see the Karavanken mountains opposite. Restuarant good quality not over priced. Very interesting was the monkey park near the castle before going up the hill.

Truly amazing bird show and wonderful panorama views from the top! Monkey area is also great fun and recommended..

The Eagle/birds show is wonderful, the views from the castle are breathtaking. We didn't eat there but a lot of people were seated outside eating or just having a drink.

It is worth the effort - at least for the great view of Villach and mountains, lakes,,,There is also a restaurant and spectacuar show (11 eur) with prey birds (eagl, hawk,owl, raven).

I must start writing the address is wrong. It says the castle is close to Villach in a residential area, that is not true, castle is in Landskron, another locality. Few miles far from the station. Castle is in the top of a small mountain, you can reach it either by car or by feet. You can walk through the forest in a very short but beautiful trekking. Although I couldn't go inside (it was close due to holidays - november 1st), the trekking was beautiful, the ruins look very interesting from outside and the view is very nice. Enjoy!

Decisamente affascinante, un castello che si erge sulla sommita' di una collina dove l'attrazione principale e' lo spettacolo degli uccelli. In una piccola arena si ha l'ocasione di vedere i rapaci piu' grandi e cattivi in liberta'. Particolare la picchiata del falco che arriva a 300km/h. Ogni tanto qualcuno scappa ma fa parte del gioco.

Ideale da visitare con la famiglia, vengono proposti spettacoli che richiamano atmosfere medioevali, dove il rapporto uomo rapace sicuramente è una rarità nei nostri tempi. Purtroppo le gabbie intristiscono, ma è un compromesso forse inevitabile.

Siamo arrivati in ritardo per poter vedere il volo dei rapaci. Comunque il resto del castello è visitabile gratuitamente cosa che val la pena di fare solo per la visuale della zona che si può ammirare

Siamo saliti sul castello in una giornata piovosa di settembre e verso l'orario di chiusura ma siamo arrivati in tempo per l'ultimo spettacolo in arena. L'esibizione con i rapaci vale il costo del biglietto d'ingresso, è davvero spettacolare ed il tutto era spiegato in tedesco e in italiano. La vista che si ammira da lassù lascia senza fiato.