Schattenburg Castle, Feldkirch's landmark for many centuries, was once a protective castle, the official residence of the Counts of Montfort and later the Habsburg bailiffs, a poorhouse and prison. The medieval castle is one of the best-preserved castle complexes in Central Europe.

The castle was built around 1200 by Count Hugo von Montfort, the founder of the town of Feldkirch. In the 14th century, the castle increasingly became the centre of the rule of the Counts of Montfort. in 1375, Burgrave Rudolf IV von Montfort sold the lordship of Feldkirch, which was administered from Schattenburg Castle, to Duke Leopold III of the House of Habsburg. After the death of Rudolf IV of Montfort, the Habsburgs appointed bailiffs as administrators of the county.

Over the centuries, the castle was repeatedly the centre of military conflicts and at times also served as a prison and poorhouse, which led to its structural decline. in 1825, the castle was acquired by the town of Feldkirch. The castle was saved and revitalised by the Museum and Heritage Society for Feldkirch and the surrounding area.

And today? Today, the Schattenburg Museum, the inn and the mini-golf course invite visitors to linger in the castle.
www.schattenburg.at

Amberg Castle was probably built around 1500 by the town mayor Felix Merklin. in 1510, it was bought by the Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I, who gave it to his mistress Countess Anna von Helfenstein, hence the name "Lustschlösschen" (little pleasure palace). His son Friedrich Maximilian was born from this relationship. The castle subsequently had many different unknown owners. in 1900, the writer Paula Ludwig, daughter of a Silesian family of craftsmen, was born in the castle. in 1929, the dilapidated castle was bought by master builder Fidel Scheyer and is still owned by the Scheyer family today, now in its fourth generation. Today, Amberg Castle hosts wedding celebrations and events of all kinds.

Find out more about the history of the castle, its owners and how it is used today at www.schlossamberg.at

Tosters Castle was built around 1260 by the Counts of Montfort - the founders of Feldkirch - and inhabited by a partial line of the dynasty. Count Hugo VII received the castle and the lordship of Tosters around 1331/32, and the castle complex was captured during the Appenzell War on 25 November 1405 by the citizens of Feldkirch, who were allied with the Appenzells. The fire destroyed everything except the tower.

In terms of area, this castle ruin is the largest castle complex in Vorarlberg. The mighty tower is particularly impressive. A path leads from the castle down to the little church of St Corneli, the old Tostner parish church. On the northern cemetery wall stands the legendary 1000-year-old yew tree, one of Feldkirch's natural monuments and a former centre of attraction for pilgrims.