Burgruine Falkenstein (Oberfalkenstein)

Oberfalkenstein Castle
Burg Oberfalkenstein
Obervellach, Carinthia,
Austria
Castle ruins with St John's chapel
TypeSpur castle
Site history
Built12th century

Falkenstein Castle (Oberfalkenstein) is a ruined medieval castle near Obervellach in Carinthia, Austria. It was built in the 12th century as part of a larger fortification complex comprising the preserved advanced work of Niederfalkenstein below.