Schloss Katzenberg

Schloss Katzenberg is a Renaissance castle in Kirchdorf am Inn built with a square layout and open arcaded galleries surrounding an inner courtyard. The four sides of the structure display consistent Renaissance features with similarly styled facades and passageways.

The site was first documented in 1181 as Chotzenperig and originally served as a fortress. Following a fire in 1629, it was rebuilt into a residential castle and received its current form.

The castle houses a collection of prayer books and printing equipment from the Steinbrener family, whose business was once the largest producer of such books in Bohemia. The rooms show how central this craft was to the family's identity and the region's economy.

Visitors should note that access is limited to specific dates, so planning ahead is wise. The grounds include the castle building itself plus a landscape garden that can be explored during a visit.

The landscape garden contains historical roses, stone figures, columns, and pavilions showing how elaborate noble gardens were designed in past eras. These elements give visitors insight into the luxury and style of earlier times.