Neues Schloss, Renaissance château in Horn, Austria

Neues Schloss in Horn is a Renaissance structure from 1672 situated next to the Old Castle, with plain facades and straightforward geometric design. The building displays functional architecture without elaborate ornamentation or decorative elements.

The Old Castle received its first written mention in 1223 as the seat of a noble family named after the location. The newer structure was built centuries later in the 17th century as a separate complex.

The name Breiteneich comes from the family that settled here and gave the estate its name; the surrounding owners included the Fronhammer, Rappach, Herberstein, Kuefstein, Trautson and Hoyos families. The 1541 portal inscription names Erasmus von Schneckenreith and his wife Margaretha Dierbahin, who built the gate and wall.

The castle is in private ownership managed by a family, so visits typically require prior arrangement. Contacting the owners in advance is recommended to plan any visit or tour of the grounds.

The square inner courtyard has a deep well with a massive round stone rim; its wrought-iron canopy probably dates from the 1920s, since P. F. Endl's 1896 description does not mention it. Two rounded spiral staircases bulge diagonally from the corners of the south and north wings, and the south entrance is crowned by the double coat of arms of Erasmus von Schneckenreith and his wife.