Castle of Tratzberg is located in Austria, on the Inn river, near the town of Schwaz. The castle was built in 1500 as a fortress defending the neighboring County from constant enemy attacks. Ancient records indicate that in 1296, on this place there was the old castle Tratzberg, which was destroyed by a terrible fire.

Its prosperity castle is obliged to Maximilian I. Emperor used Tratzberg for their hunting trip. He loved to come to the castle to retreat, and no expense was spared for luxury interior decoration of the castle. At his order, the castle was reconstructed: the number of dwellings became larger, the castle had increased in height and has given a Gothic look.

In the castle there is a fine collection of weapons, portraits of the family of Emperor Maximilian I, the amazing beauty of the Royal room, which belonged to Anne of Bohemia. The rooms of the castle is well preserved, carved ceiling, powerful beams, elegant paneling, and door, made of mosaic in 1515! In many halls of the castle you can admire the hunting trophies of the Imperial family.

In the early 19th century during the Napoleonic wars the castle was plundered, after which he was virtually abandoned. The new owner was the count Enzenberg in 1848, his descendants owned the castle at the present time, while staying in it. In this case, the castle is open for tourists. There is a small Museum.