Sichelburg Castle

The Sichelburg in Falzes is a tower-like building characterised by a faҫade with many small oriels. The castle owes its name to the two sickles shown on the coat of arms of the Platzzoller family, its former owners, which has become the official crest of the municipality of Falzes in 1968.

The Castel Sichelburg was probably the residence of the Lords of Falzes, a noble family who owned it until 1356. The family reacquired the castle in 1524 and kept it until 1761 as the Lords of Mörl. The coat of arms of the Mayrhofen family, who purchased it in 1761 is still visible above the entrance in the curtain wall.

Currently the castle is in the hands of the municipality of Falzes who renovated it in 1999-2000. During these renovation works, a Gothic frieze and loopholes were brought to light. For some years the fortress has been housing a winery and a conference room.

The castle is accessible only to the guests of the inhouse restaurant.