Schloss Rosenburg is named after the medieval family fortress upon which the Renaissance castle was built. It is known for its rose gardens, hunting museum and falconry displays, as well as the architecture.
The entrance to Schloss Rosenburg
A sturdy door
Elaborate door handle
The inner courtyard
Entrance to the private living areas from the inner courtyard
Roses climbing on the castle wall
A garden path leading to a table in the shade
Graceful lines of the stair and hallways
a Sextant
One room of the armory
Swords and chain maille
Deadly and beautifully decorated
Protection for hands and arms
Protection for feet
Scull, horns and shadows
A hunting trophy
Bear paw detail from the entire hide
The falconers of the birds of prey train the birds to fly between them
Flying over the yard with the Austrian countryside in the background
Enjoying its reward
Nuck tucked in, it flies to its next reward
A brave handler with only one glove
She releases the eagle with great equanimity and resolve
Squinting in the bright sunlight she follows its liftoff
Large crows are part of the “fleet”
Flying finished, the owl and handler on a hot day