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Landskron Castle – Villach - Burg Landskron (a)📷 C.Stadler/Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0

Landskron Castle

Villach, Austria

History

A castle ruin above Lake Ossiach with birds-of-prey shows and a monkey park on the same hill. The view takes in Villach and the Julian Alps.

Nearest town
Villach, Austria
Category
History & culture
GPS
46.6334, 13.8900

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Carinthia’s warm lakes: Ossiach and Wörthersee – Villach - Burg Landskron (a)© C.Stadler/Bwag · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Carinthia’s warm lakes: Ossiach and Wörthersee

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Campsites nearby

  • campingbeachCampsite
    3 km from Landskron Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalNo dogsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping GerliCampsite
    7 km from Landskron Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • KölblCampsite
    7 km from Landskron Castle
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping ArneitzCampsite
    7 km from Landskron Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • AnderwaldCampsite
    7 km from Landskron Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Strandcamping GruberCampsite
    8 km from Landskron Castle
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Landskron Castle?

Landskron Castle is in Villach, Austria, at GPS 46.6334, 13.8900. It is about 7 km from Gerlitzen.

Can you camp near Landskron Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Seehof, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 65 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Landskron Castle?

Landskron Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Carinthia’s warm lakes: Ossiach and Wörthersee.

What is there to see near Landskron Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pyramidenkogel Tower (20 km), Maria Wörth (21 km), Peričnik Waterfall (22 km) and Fusine Lakes (24 km).

When is the best time to visit Landskron Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)