Trautenfels Castle
Trautenfels Castle is a museum housed in a fortress on a rocky spur near Stainach in Austria. The building displays features from different periods, with medieval foundations and baroque decoration, while today it contains around 1000 objects related to regional history and nature.
The castle was first mentioned around 1260 as Neuhaus and originally served to control the Enns river. In the 16th century it received Italian frescoes, and between 1670 and 1672 it was transformed into a baroque residence under Count von Trauttmansdorff with decorations by artist Carpoforo Tencalla.
The castle served as a seat of noble families for centuries and remains a symbol of regional identity today. Local family names are linked to its history, and it stands as a landmark that embodies the cultural roots of the Ennstal valley.
The castle is open during the warmer months and closes in winter until late April. It is easily reached with parking nearby, and comfortable shoes are recommended since visiting involves walking on uneven ground through rooms and gardens.
A German shipping company named a heavy-lift ship after the castle in 1975, honoring its reputation as a regional symbol. Near the castle stand the ruins of an old church from the Reformation era, uncovered by archaeologists in 1991.
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