Schloss Frein

Schloss Frein is a three-story castle with a rectangular layout and distinctive roof design located in the village of Frein, Upper Austria. The building displays typical regional castle architecture with stone walls and pitched roofing.

The castle first appeared in written records in 1370 under the ownership of Chunrad the Schedinger and later passed to the noble Khevenhüller family. These ownership changes trace the building's evolution through different periods.

The castle remains a protected monument that preserves local building traditions. The stone walls and roof continue to shape the appearance of the village of Frein.

The castle is located within the municipality of Frankenburg am Hausruck and can be accessed via local roads. The exterior is visible from the surrounding area and offers a clear view of the region's historic building style.

The attic shelters a maternity colony of 600 to 800 female Greater Mouse-eared Bats that raise their young in this space. The building provides a protected environment for this bat population during their breeding season.

Location: Frankenburg am Hausruck

Address: Frein 1

GPS coordinates: 48.06717,13.48271

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20