Falkenstein Castle (Niederfalkenstein)

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Niederfalkenstein Castle Burg Niederfalkenstein
Obervellach, Carinthia, Austria
Niederfalkenstein Castle and Falkenstein Bridge
Type	Spur castle
Site information
Owner	Private
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	Preserved
Site history
Built	12th century
Built by	Lords of Falkenstein

Niederfalkenstein Castle is a medieval castle near Obervellach in Carinthia, Austria. It is part of the larger Falkenstein fortification complex; while the main fortress of Oberfalkenstein today is a ruin, the lower barbican of Niederfalkenstein is largely preserved.