Schloss Bertholdstein, Benedictine abbey and château in Fehring, Austria
Schloss Bertholdstein is a castle complex with monastery buildings in Fehring, situated on a hilltop in Styria and displaying architectural elements from different periods. The structures combine defensive design with religious use and shape the character of this regional landscape.
The fortress was founded between 1170 and 1179 by Berthold I of Emmerberg, a ministerial of Traungau who received lands in this valley. The estate later passed through various hands before being converted into a monastery in the 20th century.
From 1919 to 2008, Benedictine nuns of Saint Gabriel monastery lived in the castle and shaped its interior through their artistic work. The community created watercolor paintings and stained glass windows that reflected the character of the spaces.
The castle can be reached via marked trails through Styria and offers access to its various buildings. Visitors should wear proper footwear since the terrain is hilly and some paths can be uneven.
The castle served as a filming location in March 1968 for a cinematic adaptation of Franz Kafka's novel 'The Castle', giving the location a literary connection. This unusual film shoot linked a renowned literary work to the medieval castle landscape of Styria.
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