Asparn Castle

The origins of Schloss Asparn trace back to a castle mentioned as early as 1121. In the second half of the 13th century, Hademar von Sonnberg erected a castle on this site. After the Sonnberg family died out in 1348, ownership passed to the Tursen von Rauheneck-Asparn. From 1397, Asparn became a princely fief of the Lords of Walsee, who initiated a new construction of the castle from 1421, during which the two corner towers were built. In 1443, Asparn passed to Ulrich von Eyczing, and in 1463 to Emperor Frederick III. In the 16th century, the pledge lordship of Asparn changed hands several times. Count Seyfried Christoph von Breuner acquired the dominion in 1610 and expanded the castle into his main residence. During the Thirty Years' War, the castle was devastated by the Swedes in 1645 but was restored in 1651, acquiring its present appearance. In 1820, the north wing had to be demolished due to dilapidation. After World War II, the castle suffered damage in 1945 due to the Russian occupation.