Schloss Sitzenberg

Schloss Sitzenberg is a stone castle in Sitzenberg-Reidling featuring multiple floors with decorated facades and traditional windows characteristic of Austrian nobility residences. The structure displays architectural elements from different periods that developed through alterations and expansions over time.

The original structure began as a fortress and was transformed into a castle during the second half of the 16th century through extensive modifications. These changes reflected evolving needs for defense and residential comfort among the nobility.

The castle serves today as an educational institution housing the Federal College for Agriculture and Food Economics. Its rooms and halls have been adapted to support teaching and learning activities that shape the daily life of the place.

Access to the castle is through the main gate marked by a 17th-century gatehouse that controls the primary entrance. The grounds are laid out in a relatively open way, making the exterior structure and surroundings easy to view.

The castle grounds contain a mausoleum built by the Rumerskirchen family in the late 19th century with a rectangular base and small dome. This separate burial chapel is an important part of the estate and shows the family's standing in the region.