The cityscape of Murau is characterised by its landmark castle and its eventful history – a lively cultural centre with European values.
How about a little trip to the past? First mentioned as a castle (“Burg”) in 1250, it was the property of the Liechtenstein family for a long time. In 1617, the widow Anna Neuman von Wasserleonburg married for the sixth time, this time the young Imperial Count Georg Ludwig of Schwarzenberg, who had the original Burg removed in 1628. In its place, he built the castle in its present form. Ever since, the castle has been the property of the Schwarzenberg family.
Currently, it is owned by Prince Karel Schwarzenberg. The former Czech foreign minister and TOP 09 honorary chairman has strong ties to the city of Murau. Today, Murau Castle houses the “Fürstliche Schwarzenberg‘sche Forstverwaltung“, the Castle Museum and the “Schwarzenberg‘sche Archiv“.
At the Castle Museum, you can take a journey back in time. The picture gallery, the kitchen, the knights’ hall, the cats’ hall, the dungeon and the chapel all offer fascinating insights into life at the castle.
In addition, visitors can find out more about the owner family. One of the castle’s highlights is the princely Gobelin collection with its artfully embroidered tapestries. The castle can be visited as part of a guided tour. There are also special children’s tours.