Harrach Gallery

The Harrach Castle is worth a stop because now it also houses one of the finest private art collections in Austria, the Harrach Gallery. Park your car and walk into the courtyard to buy your ticket to the museum. More than 200 paintings representing artists from all over the world are elegantly displayed in light, airy rooms. Do not miss a long corridor whose walls are lined with huge murals depicting famous Austrian battles: it is fascinating to see the battle formations and the homey touches such as women cooking the meals, children frolicking just behind the field of battle, and dogs following their masters. Note especially the dress and weapons—you will be seeing the real thing a little later on in this itinerary at Forchtenstein Castle.