Weitmoserschlössl, Historic castle in Bad Hofgastein, Austria.
Weitmoserschlössl is a late Gothic manor on the western side of the Gastein Valley, consisting of two connected parts. The older three-storey building has a vaulted central hall; the 17th-century addition features a round corner oriel and a round stair tower on the valley side. A marble tablet near the kitchen recalls the 1553 fire, and the so-called Weitmoser room has pine panelling and a coffered ceiling from the first quarter of the 17th century.
The Goldeckhof burned down on 19 June 1553; the mining entrepreneur Christoph Weitmoser rebuilt it within two months, and this structure forms the northern wing today. After 1604 Georg Leykofer added the south-eastern extension with its round corner oriel and stair tower. The Scharfetter family has owned the estate since 1796.
The chapel inside holds frescoes from the early 17th century showing biblical scenes on its walls. These painted details give the interior a sense of age and spiritual purpose that visitors can still observe today.
The castle is accessible on foot and offers parking nearby. Visitors can explore the interior spaces including the restaurant and chapel without difficulty.
The castle was transformed into a restaurant operation and now serves visitors seeking traditional Austrian food in a historic setting. The original interior layout from centuries past has been adapted to function as dining spaces while keeping its character intact.
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