Schloss Lankowitz, Heritage castle in Maria Lankowitz, Austria
Schloss Lankowitz is a three-story castle in Maria Lankowitz with four wings surrounding a large arcaded courtyard. The structure with its rectangular floor plan dates from the 16th and 17th centuries and is now home to apartments and offices.
The castle's construction began in 1440 when Georg Gradner built it on land that was originally a fief of the Counts of Montfort. Over the centuries it remained an important noble seat in the region and shaped the local landscape.
The castle houses a local heritage museum in its former chapel, where exhibitions and events regularly showcase regional history and traditions. This use connects the historical building to the life of today's community and makes it a place of shared memory.
The site is now divided into private apartments and offices, so visits to the courtyard or museum require prior arrangement. It's best to check in advance about current opening times and accessibility before planning your visit.
The building served as a prison complex from 1848 until 1993, including a period as a women's prison, before being converted to private ownership. This surprising recent history reveals how the site changed roles dramatically across different periods.
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