Schloss Sigmundslust, Private hunting castle in Vomp, Austria.
Schloss Sigmundslust is a fortified castle in Vomp featuring a square residential tower with corner turrets and a defensive wall enclosing the garden. A distinctive gatehouse tower stands in the northwest section, controlling entry to the compound.
Construction of the castle began between 1472 and 1473 under Archduke Sigmund as a hunting residence in the region. The structure was destroyed in 1809 during the liberation wars and was reconstructed in 1860.
The castle housed the region's first printing press in the early 1500s, where printers produced the first Catholic hymnbook written in German. This role made the location an important center for spreading religious texts across Tyrol.
The property is now private and houses the Family Pöll Foundation, so visitors cannot access the interior or grounds. You can view the castle from the outside and appreciate its exterior architecture and fortifications from public areas nearby.
In 1900, Baron Rüdiger von Biegeleben brought a remarkable art collection to the castle, including Japanese samurai armor and weapons. This exotic collection created an unexpected cultural contrast within a Tyrolean castle setting.
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