Perched high above the Danube Valley in Upper Austria, Clam Castle rises from the surrounding hills with a quiet, commanding presence. More than a monument, it remains a private family residence, continuously inhabited by the Counts of Clam since 1454. First recorded in 1149, the castle began as a fortified stronghold with imposing defensive structures — elements of which still define its character today. Over time, it evolved into a more refined residence, while preserving its original substance, scale, and atmosphere.