Paschinger Schlössl, Private villa on Kapuzinerberg Mountain, Salzburg, Austria
Paschinger Schlössl is a private villa on Kapuzinerberg Mountain that incorporates sections of Salzburg's ancient city walls into its structure. The three-story building features a small tower with a hipped roof and sits visible next to Kapuziner Abbey.
Writer Stefan Zweig purchased the property in 1919 following World War I and made it his home until 1934. During his years there, he wrote approximately 200,000 manuscript pages before leaving the house.
The name refers to a small chapel that once stood on the grounds. From outside, visitors can notice the refined details of the facade that speak to its past as a residence of wealth and culture.
The villa remains in private hands and is not open to visitors inside, but you can view its exterior and architecture from near Kapuziner Abbey. The location sits on elevated ground, so comfortable shoes and some stamina are helpful for the climb up.
Before 1793, the property was a summer house where Nannerl Mozart, sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, taught piano lessons to students. The house was part of the Mozart family's musical life during their years in Salzburg.
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