Schloss Stadl an der Raab

Schloss Stadl an der Raab is a water castle with rectangular form that rises above green meadows, characterized by fortified walls and a central courtyard. The entire complex shows the typical structure of a fortress with residential buildings and defensive structures thoughtfully connected together.

The Knights of Stadl built the original water castle in 1265 as vassals to the noble families of Wildon and Stubenberg. Across the centuries, ownership changed multiple times until the Bohemian Kinsky family took over in 1966.

The castle embodies how Austrian nobility lived across centuries in eastern Styria, with its rooms and layout telling stories of daily aristocratic life. Visitors today walk through spaces that reveal the habits and social customs of families who called this place home.

Visitors reach the castle through organized guided tours that provide access to the restored rooms and the entire site. It is wise to check opening times beforehand, as the castle is not open to visitors every day.

During World War II, the castle served as a storage facility for important documents from the Styrian State Archives. This hidden role of the fortification in preserving cultural materials is often less known today than its original function as a noble residence.

Location: Mitterdorf an der Raab

Address: Pichl an der Raab 1

GPS coordinates: 47.16300,15.63470

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20