Schloss Bayerhofen, Medieval château in Wolfsberg, Austria

Schloss Bayerhofen is a four-winged castle structure in Wolfsberg featuring a spacious inner courtyard surrounded by two-story arcades. A three-story residential building on the western side forms the main architectural focal point of this historic complex.

The castle's first documented mention dates to 1239, when Chunrad der Payer was named as its owner, and the family retained it until 1539. After this date, ownership passed through several hands over the following centuries.

The castle was a centre of Martin Luther's teachings during the Reformation. The present building dates from the 16th century, and the Secco painting on its front facade was painted over in mid-2006.

The arcaded courtyard is accessible to visitors, though the rest of the castle remains a private residence and should not be entered without permission. Visiting in daylight hours makes it easier to appreciate the architectural details of the outer structures.

The Schnerich family held the castle from 1807 to 2019, a span of 212 years rather than two full centuries. In August 2019 it passed to Franz Tatschl, a laying-hen producer from Sankt Paul im Lavanttal. The secco painting on the castle's front face was painted over in mid-2006.