Forchtenstein Castle
| Forchtenstein Castle | |
|---|---|
| Burgenland, Austria | |
Overall view of Forchtenstein Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Owner | House of Esterházy |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | major parts conserved |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 47°42′34″N 16°19′51″E / 47.70944°N 16.33083°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | beginning 15th century |
| Built by | Lords of Mattersdorf |
Forchtenstein Castle (German: Burg Forchtenstein; Hungarian: Fraknó vára; Croatian: Fortnavski grad) is a castle built in the Late Middle Ages near the municipality of Forchtenstein in northern Burgenland, Austria. Forchtenstein Castle is 511 metres (1,677 ft) above sea level.