Schloss Weitwörth, Historic castle in Nußdorf am Haunsberg, Austria
Schloss Weitwörth is a castle in Nußdorf am Haunsberg consisting of a main building connected by arcades to a chapel on the north side. The structure sits within expansive grounds that form a coherent estate.
The castle was built in 1671 as a hunting lodge for Prince-Archbishop Max Gandolf Graf Kuenburg and later underwent significant modifications. Major renovations took place in the mid-18th century and at the end of the 19th century.
The castle served as a district court from 1821 to 1867, making it a center for regional administration during that period. This judicial role shaped daily life for surrounding communities for nearly five decades.
The castle remains in private ownership and exterior views are available from the nearby train station Weitwörth-Nußdorf. This vantage point allows visitors to see the castle and understand its setting without entering the grounds.
A granite stone near the Jägerhaus commemorates a visit from Emperor Franz Joseph, Crown Prince Rudolf, and Archduchess Gisela in 1868. This marker reveals the estate's importance to the highest circles of power at that time.
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