Place to visit
Valcastiel Castle Ruin, Austria: what it is and when to go
Valcastiel Castle Ruin is a castle ruin in Austria. Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to March and May to October. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle ruin · History
- Where
- Austria
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- INN Innsbruck, 115 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 47.09997, 9.83977
What it is and where
Valcastiel Castle Ruin is a castle ruin in Austria. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Mauerreste der Burg Valcastiel, einer mittelalterlichen [[Höhenburg]] bei Vandans, wurden auf 1120/1140 datiert und gelten damit als die ältesten mittelalterlichen Reste Vorarlbergs.
Its coordinates are 47.09997, 9.83977; the nearest main airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN, Innsbruck), 115 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Austria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Valcastiel Castle Ruin is December to March and May to October.
- JanBest time8:42
- FebBest time10:02
- MarBest time11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:41
- JulBest time15:21
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:05
- DecBest time8:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Austria
To enter Austria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Austria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 133 police · 144 ambulance · 140 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Großer ValkastielMountain in the Rätikon in Vorarlberg2.6 km
- GottvaterspitzeMountain in the Rätikon in Vorarlberg2.8 km
- GolmSki resort2.9 km
- Johannes-Nepomuk-Kirche (Lorüns)Church building in Vorarlberg, Austria3.6 km
- Alpine-Coaster-GolmWith kids3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Austria guide.
More in Austria: History
- Neuschwanstein Castle: castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- Venus of Willendorf: prehistoric figurine from Austria
- Schönbrunn Palace: palace in Vienna, Austria
- Baden bei Wien
- St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna: church in Vienna, Austria
- Lake Neusiedl: steppe lake in Central Europe
Every Austria place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Valcastiel Castle Ruin?
It is a castle ruin in Austria. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Austria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Valcastiel Castle Ruin?
December to March and May to October. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19.
How do you get to Valcastiel Castle Ruin?
The nearest main airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), 115 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Austria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Austria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Großer Valkastiel, Gottvaterspitze, Golm. The rest is in the Austria guide.
Keep reading
- History2126 places for history in Austria, from Neuschwanstein Castle to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and May to October. Each with its own season b
- AustriaBefore travelling to Austria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI): Austria is in the EU and Schen…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Valcastiel Castle Ruin on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.