Top 7 Castles around Rohrbach bei Mattersburg

Documented as early as the 13th century, it experienced turbulent times as a Hungarian border fortress before being expanded to its characteristic form in the 16th and 17th centuries: Striking round towers with mighty conical roofs define its exterior today. In addition to the well-known festivals, the castle is also a venue for concerts, exhibitions, and seminars. Parts of the castle, along with the garden, can be rented for conferences, celebrations, and weddings. Guided tours are also possible by appointment.

Already in the late 19th century, Lajos Bella researched all the hilltop settlements around Sopron. He discovered 136 large and 60 smaller burial mounds on Burgstallberg. Around 1970, Gyula Szádeczky-Kardos found only a total of 159 of them during renewed surveying and mapping work. Systematic excavations took place from 1971 to 1978 under the direction of Erzsébet Patek.

The former Hochwolkersdorf Castle, built in 1543 by Hans Freiherr von Weisspriach and redesigned in 1805, is located in the village center (Dorfstraße 8). The single-story building served as a state youth home from 1904 and today houses a social therapeutic residential community. Viewing the building, which was remodeled in the 19th century, is only possible from the outside.

The castle, built in 1543 by Hans Freiherr von Weisspriach, was rebuilt in 1805 under the rule of Guldenstein. The castle, which is located in the middle of the village, received its current appearance in 1805. During its existence, the castle served mostly as a state youth home and since 1997 it has been owned by Reintegration Gemeinn. sozialtherapeutische Wohngemeinschaft GmbH (alcohol withdrawal clinic).

The castle was built around 1528 from a medieval castle complex. Today, the Renaissance castle is a venue for concerts, exhibitions and seminars. You can also rent parts of the castle for your celebrations. Guided tours are also possible by arrangement.

Kobersdorf Castle was built around 1528 from a medieval castle. In 1683 the complex was taken by the Turks and partially destroyed. After years of decay, the castle was bought and renovated by an architect in 1963. Today it is owned by her daughter and can only be viewed during events. You can find more information about the castle games at https://www.schlossspiele.com/.

Schwarzenbach Castle was built around 1200 and was mentioned in a document in 1254 in the Ofen Peace Treaty as “castrum Suarchumpah”. Today it has fallen into ruins but is still owned by the Esterházys. More about the story: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Schwarzenbach_(Nieder%C3%B6sterreich)

Ruins currently closed!! Schwarzenbach Castle, in a state of ruins, is located in the market town of the same name. The ruins on Schlossberg were built around 1200 and were mentioned in a peace treaty in 1254. In September 1337, a Hungarian army led by the Eisenburg and Ödenburg district Leustachius besieged Schwarzenbach Castle and took it before October 4, 1337. The castle was to be replaced with Achenstein Castle in Lower Styria, in today's Slovenia (approx. 3 hours' drive from Vienna). Anchenstein came from Austria to Hungary - but Schwarzenbach did not come from Hungary to Austria. Schwarzenbach was not handed over to Austria until 1362. Purchased in 1680 by the Esterhazys, who still own it today. However, around 1800 it was abandoned as an official residence and the once magnificent building gradually fell into disrepair. Because stones from the ruins rolled into the valley, the market town ordered the Esterházy Foundation to carry out renovation work in 2014, which was objected to due to the expected costs of 130,000 euros. As a result, the Federal Monuments Office agreed to a partial demolition. The Esterházy Foundation also offered the market town to exchange one hectare of land with ruins for ten hectares of forest, which the market town rejected. In 2016, a wall with a dilapidated archway was demolished. The ruins have fallen into disrepair and are in danger of collapsing. The ruins are overgrown with bushes, the inner courtyard is filled with rubble and remains of walls several meters high. A sign at the entrance warns of the danger of collapse. The castle ruins are listed as historical monuments.