Sichelburg Castle

Sichelburg Castle is located in the upper village of Falzes and is easily recognisable due to its tower-like form and its many small oriels. The name Sichelburg (Sichel means sickle in German language) derives from the two sickles represented on the crest of the Platzzoller family, which owned the castle in the 14th and 15th century. Since 1968 the coat of arms of the family is also the official crest of the municipality of Falzes.

Sichelburg Castle is believed to have been the main seat of the Lords of Falzes, who owned it until 1356. From 1524 to 1761 it was in the possession of the Lords of Mörl and was then given to the Mayrhofen family whose crest can still be seen above the round bow entrance in the curtain wall.

After buying the castle in 1999/2000, the municipality of Falzes renovated the building. During these works, a gothic fresco frieze and loopholes came to light. Nowadays the castle houses a restaurant with a wine bar and a conference room.