Zamek Berstejn, Austria
From series “Amazing Ancient Fortresses Preserved to This Day”Year: 9th century.
In Austria there is the wonderful amber castle. This is still a candidate for the status of the oldest castle in Europe. The castle is located in a wonderfully beautiful area, not far from Lake Neusiedl. The first mention of the castle date from the 9th century. Currently, the castle of the Berger Almazi family, which has opened the unique Hotel - Hotel Burg Bernstein in the historic building. The room design of the hotel is simply peculiar. All rooms were decorated with antiques and real art.
The ancient hotel castle still has a secret - the restaurant of national cuisine. The restaurant is not run by a well-known cook, but by the hotel owner, who cooks the dishes in the old-fashioned wood oven. The Burg-Hotel Bernstein is the ideal place for tourists who want to relax in a knight's style and enjoy the picturesque nature. It has to be noticed that the guests have to renounce many common things, like on the phone and the TV during the rest. An excellent alternative is the cozy living room with the old fireplace, the huge library and the garden designed golf course. Next - Burg Hohenzollern
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