Wasserschloss Gallspach, Heritage castle in Gallspach, Austria.

Wasserschloss Gallspach is a two-storey, four-winged complex entered through a gate hall with a small side door, its main gate facing the market square and reached over a bridge. A round tower projecting from the masonry and arcades on two sides of the inner courtyard survive from the earlier castle. The rear courtyard held the former brewery, linked to the castle by a bridge, and a pond-like moat plus a further pond surround the building.

The castle was first documented in 1120 and belonged to the Gallspacher family, who served as ministerials to the noble Schaunberg dynasty. This connection to one of the region's major noble houses shaped its significance over centuries.

The two bronze statues in the garden were made by Viennese sculptor Josef Riedl in 1930 and placed there in 1975 in honour of Valentin Zeileis, who moved his laboratory from Vienna to the castle in 1920. One figure rolls a rock, the other empties a water jug.

The castle is located at Hauptplatz 1 and remains privately owned, though the exterior can be viewed from the public area. Visitors should note that interior access is not available, and the best views of the building and round tower are from the street level.

The castle maintains its original water-filled moat system and an additional pond, which sets it apart from other regional fortifications. This elaborate water system was once a practical defense mechanism and has been preserved through the centuries.