It lies at the western edge of Hinterschloss, one of the burroughs in the village of Neu-Schellenberg.

Due to its close proximity to Hinterschloss, it is probably the most easily accessible of all Liechtenstein castles.

[2][3][4] Obere Burg is one of the five existing castles in Liechtenstein and one of the three ruined ones in the country.

Obere Burg is the larger and older one of the two ruined castles in the Municipality of Schellenberg.

This institution is the current owner and caretaker of the ruin and oversees its research, upkeep and preservation.