Schloss Würmla

Schloss Würmla is a three-wing castle complex located in the southern part of the village, with a five-axis facade on its north side that forms the main front. The building blends residential and functional spaces within a unified architectural structure.

The castle first appeared in records in the 14th century as the feudal seat of the Lords of Puchheim and was substantially rebuilt in 1894 on top of an earlier water castle structure. This 1894 rebuilding gave it the form we see today.

Inside the castle you can see wood paneling on the walls, ornate plaster ceilings decorated with rosettes, and a central staircase with two branches that show how people once valued craftsmanship and decoration. These details tell you something about the tastes of those who lived here in the past.

The castle now houses the municipal administration and can be reached through the town offices at +43 2275 8200 for inquiries about visiting. It is advisable to contact ahead to confirm access since it serves as an active administrative building.

In the 1920s the castle was adapted to serve as a vacation home for postal workers and later in 1953 it became a recreation facility for employees of the Ankerbrot bakery factory. This shift in purpose reveals how the building changed roles to meet different needs across the 20th century.