Springer-Schlösschen, Protected castle in Meidling, Austria.
The Springer-Schlösschen is a castle in Meidling built in 1887 by architects Fellner & Helmer for industrialist Gustav von Springer. The two-story mansion with its distinctive mansard roof contains 38 rooms and continues to define the neighborhood with its elegant facade.
The land originally belonged to Carl von Hügel, the chief gardener of Schönbrunn Palace, before von Springer purchased it in 1887 and built the castle. During World War II, the building served as a training school for Nazi leaders before later becoming a seminar hotel.
The building carries the name of its owner Gustav von Springer and reflects the taste of wealthy Viennese for impressive country estates. Walking through the rooms reveals the refined lifestyle of the late 19th century.
The castle is located near Schönbrunn subway station and operates today as a hotel with restaurant services. Visitors should know that the property primarily functions as a seminar venue and is not freely accessible to the public.
The park surrounding the castle contains around 170 protected natural monuments that testify to Carl von Hügel's horticultural expertise from the 19th century. This collection makes the site a living legacy of Viennese garden culture.
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