Katzelsdorf Castle

Katzelsdorf Castle is a castle in the Lower Austrian municipality of Katzelsdorf.

The first castle was built in the 12th century. In 1183, it was first mentioned by the minnesinger Ulrich von Liechtenstein in his "Venusfahrt".

The castle received its current form in the 17th century from Wolf Mathias von Königsberg. It was built as a moated castle with bastions at three corners.

In the 19th century, ownership changed frequently. From 1822 to 1830, the castle was owned by Caroline Bonaparte, Napoleon's youngest sister. In 1845, it belonged to Marie Thérèse Charlotte de Bourbon, a daughter of Marie Antoinette.

In 1928, Max von Freising acquired the castle and established a stud farm and a racing stable. During World War II, soldiers were housed in the building. The largest horse hospital on the Eastern Front was established in the outbuildings. During this time and the occupation period, the castle suffered significant damage.

A renovation was then carried out by a private owner who bought the castle in the 1970s. In 1993, the municipality of Katzelsdorf acquired the castle, which is now a protected monument. With the help of volunteers and associations, they converted it into an event and seminar center. The restaurant operation is leased.