Schloss Ferlach

Schloss Ferlach is a manor house built in the first half of the 16th century featuring a rectangular layout with two and a half stories displaying late baroque and early classical architectural details. The complex today houses a public library, wedding hall, cafe, municipal office, beauty salon, and a gunsmith museum.

The manor was built in the first half of the 16th century and underwent major remodeling in 1780 under Ignaz Freiherr von Silbernagl. This transformation gave the building its current baroque and classical appearance that survives today.

The castle houses a gunsmith museum showcasing the centuries-old craft tradition of weapon-making that shaped local identity and continues to define the town's character today. Visitors can explore how skilled artisans practiced this specialized work that made Ferlach known across the region.

The castle serves as a central hub for various public services and facilities all housed within the same building. Visitors can easily combine a visit to the gunsmith museum with a coffee at the on-site cafe or other local services located there.

A modern glass connection links the castle to its administrative building, added during preparations for the 1997 Carinthian State Exhibition and remains visible today. This blend of historic architecture with contemporary design creates an unexpected visual contrast that sets the complex apart.