Wolfsberg: The Ancient Beauty of Austria in Today’s Modern Age
Wolfsberg, Austria, is a town in Carinthia. Its main castle was first documented as “Wolfsperch”. It is located within the Lavanttal Alps.
Best Time to Visit
The perfect time to visit Wolfsberg is during the months of May through September, for the best weather. Peak tourist season is usually during the months of February, March, and July. Tourists are least likely to visit in January.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the most well-known attractions in town is Wolfsberg Castle or Henckel-Donnersmarck Castle. The Bishopric of Bamberg first owned it in the early second century. It has a huge landscape garden, which is considered as one of the most important garden architectural monuments in the country. Its halls are presently available for rent for events, specifically for weddings. It also has a restaurant. Tourists should also visit Hochosterwitz Castle. It is one of the most impressive medieval castles in the country. Currently, its rooms hold collections of armor, paintings, prehistoric artifacts, and weapons. It has not received any major renovations since the 16th century. You can also use the Burgstallonlift Ski Lift to enjoy some skiing time. Another interesting, nearby site to visit is Minimundus in Klagenfurt. Inaugurated in 1958, it is home to more than 150 miniature models of architectural works from all over the world. Each of these comes in a 1:25 scale. Most of these are transportable, as they need to be moved to a different location during winter. Many Wolfsberg AT hotels such as Biolandhaus Arche offer complete accommodation services to make every guest feel at home. Dienstl Gut is a 4-star accommodation that provides world-class Austrian hospitality at affordable rates.