Schloss Schernberg, Medieval castle in Schwarzach im Pongau, Austria
Schloss Schernberg stands on a hilltop two kilometers above the town center, offering views over the Salzach River valley.
First documented in 1193 as a simple tower, the structure was transformed into a castle by the Graf family between 1370 and 1550.
Cardinal Friedrich von Schwarzenberg purchased the deteriorated castle in 1845 and established a care facility for disabled and elderly individuals.
The castle now functions as St. Vinzenz-Heim, providing residential care services with individual rooms and specialized therapeutic facilities.
During World War II, Sister Anna Bertha Königsegg protected numerous residents from deportation, though 151 inhabitants were forcibly removed.
Location: Schwarzach im Pongau
Address: Schernberg 1 5621 5621
GPS coordinates: 47.32530,13.13920
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:02
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