- Further information: www.schlossmoosham.at
- Further information: www.burg-finstergruen.at
Silver mine Ramingstein
Explore the work of the varlets
Explore the tunnels of the former silver mine in Ramingstein with mining lamp and helmet. The mining was folded about 200 years ago. Most of the tunnels are in original conditions. The visitation of the mine is especially attractive for children. Because of best educated mine-guides is the visit of the silver mine Ramingstein a secure adventure for the whole family. Guidances are available in between May and October with pre-registration.
Further information: Silver mine Ramingstein
Burg Mauterndorf
The Middle Ages and the Schörgen-Toni
Local museum and medieval castle in one You can discover in Mauterndorf. The former summer residence of the prince-archbishops of Salzburg impresses because of the 44m high fortified tower with a spectacular view on the region. In an exhibiton You will get informed about the history of the castle and You will meet some former lord of the castle. Big figures, the imposant fortified tower and playful designed stations make the lovely restored castle Mauterndorf to an exciting “Museum for touching and participating”. With some luck, You will experience one of the special events, which allures visitors all the time. For this You can take a look at the event calendar of the Burg Mauterndorf.
The restaurant in the castle treats You with some fine food.
Further information: Burg Mauterndorf
Schloss Moosham
On the traces of the Middle Age
„The Beauty and the Beast“, „Das Vermächtnis der Wanderhure“ and „Götz von Berlichingen“ – many movies with famous actors as Alexandra Neldel, Götz Otto or Raimund Harmstorf castle Moosham was used as film set. The fabulous castle complex has it’s roots in the year 1191. It harboures an enormous art collection and instruments of torture from the Middle Age. Because of the impressive architecture in the middle of the gorgeous landscape, castle Moosham is one of the attractive tourist attraction for sure. In the summer special guidances for children are offered once a week.
Burg Finstergrün
Castle ghosts and castle gates
In the south of Ramingstein (about 10 minutes away from Mariapfarr by car) the BurgFinstergrün arises. In between the end of April and the middle of September You can gaze the abnormally good visibility, which was the decisive factor for the location. The roots of the fortification go back until the 12th century, since it was a tollbooth for an important road section to Salzburg. Today the castle is an “evangelic event- and recreationalhouse”. Visit this sight, inform about the history of the castle and if You have still some time left, enjoy an indigenous, plain meal from the local cuisine.
