Schloss Jaidhof, Renaissance castle in Jaidhof, Austria.
Schloss Jaidhof is a Renaissance castle in Jaidhof featuring a classicistic facade with triangular gables and column balconies set within its grounds. The property encompasses a courtyard, an extensive English garden with ponds and pavilion remains, as well as a castle chapel.
The castle was first documented in 1381 and changed hands multiple times over the centuries. A pivotal transformation occurred in 1662 when Georg Ludwig von Sinzendorf purchased the property and converted it into a noble residence.
The castle serves today as a meeting place for the Priestly Society of St. Pius X, hosting religious seminars and youth gatherings for participants from the former Danube region. The site functions as a spiritual center where this community continues its work and programs.
The grounds are accessible year-round for visitors who arrange visits in advance by contacting the administration. Prior arrangement by phone helps ensure you can see the courtyard, park, and chapel during your visit.
Between 1938 and 1945 the castle served as a training facility and barracks before the Gutmann family had to repurchase it after the war. This turbulent period left marks on the structure that remain visible today as part of the site's story.
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