Lengberg Castle

In the 12th century, the Counts of Lechsgemünde owned several castles in East Tyrol, among them Kienburg Castle and also Lengberg Castle. Given that the fortress is complete with a residential area but lacks a keep, it is thought that the counts used it as an administrative centre.

In the 15th century, Lengberg Castle was rebuilt and has preserved its late Gothic character until today. In those days also the castle chapel dedicated to the Saints Sebastian and Nicholas was added. Since the 19th century, it has been used for various purposes, among others as a summer resort for the Dutch queen Wilhelmina. But then the fortress decayed visibly.

In 1956 the State of Tyrol acquired the building. Many volunteers participated actively in its renovation before it was ceased to the AufBauWerk Association, a social association for young people in Tyrol, which is still running and living in the castle. Therefore the castle can be visited only from outside. By the way: during general renovation works in 2008, some objects, such as coins, a flute and a bra from the 15th century were found.