--- title: Pürnstein Castle in Neufelden url: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430025132/puernstein-fortress.html" description: "Pürnstein Castle, also known as \"the last fortress and the first castle\", was already mentioned in a document from the year 1010, in which it is described as a fortress and bishop's castle of the Passau dynasty. The Bohemian Forest holiday region in the border triangle of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic." date: 2025-02-03 modified: 2026-03-02 --- # Pürnstein Castle in Neufelden Pürnstein Fortress ==================== Neufelden, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/224012/5597B93FEFF7BF40DB6CF1C40C2B7129701690E93BF0E1FC7AD40B052984A67C/burg-puernstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Neufelden Close copyright [ ![Burg Pürnstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/224012/5597B93FEFF7BF40DB6CF1C40C2B7129701690E93BF0E1FC7AD40B052984A67C/burg-puernstein.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Neufelden") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/224012/5597B93FEFF7BF40DB6CF1C40C2B7129701690E93BF0E1FC7AD40B052984A67C/burg-puernstein.jpg) Pürnstein 1 4120 Neufelden [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=P%C3%BCrnstein%201%2C%204120%20Neufelden "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=P%C3%BCrnstein%201%2C%204120%20Neufelden "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.5022393&lon=14.0125927&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Pürnstein Castle in Neufelden in the Bohemian Forest adventure region. Since the end of the 10th century, Pürnstein Castle has towered above the valley of the Große Mühl. The Birchenstainers gave both the castle and the settlement their name. However, they were only one of many families who have been lords of the castle over the centuries. Pürnstein has a lot to tell. ... Be it about the times under the Starhembergs, when it was the most fortified castle far and wide in the country, ... or about the Peasants' Wars, during which Pürnstein was often at the centre of attention, ... about the high position it enjoyed while the imperial high court had its seat here, ... about the hardship, but also about the great festivals, ... Pürnstein has a lot to tell. Damsel and knight have disappeared from Pürnstein. What you can find today are friendly people, many interesting impressions and real hospitality. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Pürnstein Fortress** Pürnstein 1 4120 Neufelden Phone [ +43 7282 625500 ](tel:+437282625500) Fax machine +43 7282 62 - 558 E-Mail [info@burg-puernstein.org](#mailto) Web [www.burg-puernstein.org/wordpress/](http://www.burg-puernstein.org/wordpress/ "New window") http://www.burg-puernstein.org/wordpress/ --- **Contact person** Burg Pürnstein Pürnstein 1 4120 Neufelden Phone [ +43 7282 625500 ](tel:+437282625500) Fax machine +43 7282 62 - 558 E-Mail [info@burg-puernstein.org](#mailto) Web [www.burg-puernstein.org/wordpress/](http://www.burg-puernstein.org/wordpress/ "New window") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ You can find more information [here.](http://www.burg-puernstein.org/wordpress/?page_id=163) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**On request! - Price on request [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for friends - Suitable for children [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Verbund OÖ Museum Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/224009/027DAB7459898AA7564BB7C22746550648A59361C877D5E06E47A4FEADE50B26/heimathaus-neufelden.jpg "Heimathaus Neufelden (© Copyright: Verbund OÖ Museum)") Neufelden Heritage House ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430025129/neufelden-heritage-house.html) [To the website](http://www.burg-puernstein.org/wordpress/ "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")