Schloss Frohsdorf, Heritage castle in Lanzenkirchen, Austria
Schloss Frohsdorf is a two-story baroque castle organized around a central courtyard in Lanzenkirchen. The complex includes an art garden and picture gallery that reflect the classical proportions and decoration typical of its period.
The structure was built between 1547 and 1550 on the ruins of an earlier fortress called Krotenhof. After severe damage in 1683, it was rebuilt in baroque style, which defines its appearance today.
The castle served as home to various noble families over centuries, including Marie-Therese of France and Henri, Count of Chambord. This connection to European royal lineages remains visible in its architecture and furnishings.
The castle sits in the rural village of Lanzenkirchen surrounded by maintained grounds that invite exploration. Visitors should plan ahead for access and note that it remains somewhat removed from larger towns.
From 1945 to 1948, the castle served as a military hospital caring for wounded soldiers. This unexpected wartime role stands in sharp contrast to its centuries of service as a noble residence.
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