Schloss Illmau

The castle features a two-story three-winged building with a four-story central tower on the southwest front and a late Gothic gate structure.

First documented in 1337, the castle belonged to the Hauser family until 1390, when it transferred to the von Herberstein Grünne family through ownership.

The structure evolved from a defensive fortress to serve various purposes, including time as a glass factory and later as a paper mill after 1745.

Located 600 meters northwest of Kautzen's parish church, the castle remains in private ownership and restricts public access to maintain resident privacy.

The castle stands at the historical intersection of three regions - Austria, Bohemia, and Moravia - forming part of a defensive fortification chain.

Location: Kautzen

Address: Schloßgasse 2

GPS coordinates: 48.93513,15.23568

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:38