Tonhof, Protected noble residence in Maria Saal, Austria.
Tonhof comprises two buildings in central Maria Saal featuring Gothic architecture visible in the ground floor of the main administrative structure. The paired houses form a cohesive complex from different building periods and function today as a protected cultural monument.
The building was first documented in 1431 as a tithe farm and later transformed into an administrative center serving the region. Over time its spaces housed local care services and judicial functions for the surrounding communities.
The residence attracted Vienna's avant-garde writers from 1960 onwards and became known as a gathering place for literary figures such as Peter Handke, Thomas Bernhard, and H.C. Artmann. Their presence shaped the house as a center for artistic exchange.
Central Maria Saal offers good connections to regional transportation networks and several lodging options for visitors. Those exploring Carinthian heritage sites will find this location a practical base with nearby amenities.
The house is known for local children having learned music composition and painting under the patronage of Maja Lampersberg. This youth support program is remembered in local history as the project of the Tonhof Children.
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