Schloss Gschwendt, Medieval castle in Neuhofen an der Krems, Austria.
Schloss Gschwendt is a castle in Neuhofen an der Krems situated east of the Krems River in the Gries area. The structure combines medieval defensive features with residential additions built over time, displaying Austrian architectural styles from different periods.
The castle first appeared in records in 1308 as a fief of the Bishop of Passau and passed to the Losensteiner family in 1369. This family maintained control over the property for centuries and used it as a refuge during periods of conflict.
The estate's name derives from the Gschwendt family, whose influence shaped the property over centuries. Visitors can still observe architectural traces of this legacy in the building's rooms and exterior details.
The property now operates as a modern care and rehabilitation facility located in an accessible area east of the river. Visitors should note that the building is primarily used for medical purposes and is not open to general public access.
A significant battle took place at this location in 1626 between peasant insurgents and imperial forces led by Colonel Hans Christoph Löbl during the regional Peasants' War. This episode shaped the region's fate and remains remembered in local history.
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