Klamm Castle (Tirol)
Summary of Burg Klamm
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Type: Restored hill castle (Höhenburg)
- Location: Obsteig, Imst District, Tyrol, Austria
- Altitude: 870 meters above sea level
- Construction: Likely built between 1220 and 1230
HISTORY
- Originally part of a fief belonging to the Diocese of Augsburg.
- First known owners: Albert von Neiffen and Marquart von Kemnat.
- Later owned by various noble families: Milser, Starkenberg, Frech, Clary-Aldringen, Raßler von Gamerschwang, Hirn, Scharmer.
- Restored in the 20th century by Franz Sallentien, then by Emil Mauritz Hünnebeck in 1957.
- A fire destroyed the roof in 2011; full restoration completed in 2016.
ARCHITECTURE
- Main tower (bergfried): cylindrical, 4 stories, 9.75 m diameter, walls up to 2.1 m thick.
- Features battlements and typical medieval defensive access points.
- 17th-century chapel dedicated to the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
- Palace (palas): pentagonal structure, built in several stages.
- Connected to the bergfried by a defensive wall (zwingermauer) from the 15th–16th centuries.
CURRENT STATUS
- Accessible only by foot via a wooden bridge.
- Privately owned; interior visits not permitted.
- Exterior visible from nearby hiking trails.
- Appeared as "Schloss Brauneck" in the TV series "Der Bergdoktor" from 1992 to 1999.
Summary:
Burg Klamm is a medieval castle in Tyrol, Austria, with a rich history and notable defensive architecture. Although privately owned, its exterior can be viewed from the surrounding landscape, making it an appealing destination for hikers and medieval history enthusiasts.
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