Schloss Tabor, Medieval castle in Mühlgraben, Austria.
Schloss Tabor is a castle in Mühlgraben with a distinctive hook-shaped layout and two-story arcades surrounding an interior courtyard. A round tower topped with a decorative cartouche marks the structure and displays the craftsmanship of its era.
The castle was built in 1469 by Styrian mercenary leader Ulrich Pessnitzer and originally functioned as a fortified structure. After several changes of ownership, it experienced its most important years under the Batthyány family.
The chapel within the castle served as a religious refuge for people in the surrounding region over centuries. Visitors can still see the plain, dignified rooms that speak to this history.
The grounds host opera performances during summer and feature a wine tavern serving local dishes year-round. Plan to arrive early enough to explore both the exterior and interior spaces at a relaxed pace.
From 1607 onward, the castle came under control of the Batthyány family and replaced the nearby Neuhaus Castle as their residence. It maintained this role across generations.
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