Bernau Castle

Bernau Castle, also known as Pernau Water Castle, is located in the municipality of Fischlham in the district of Wels-Land.

The first mention of Pernau concerned a predecessor building from 1189, attributed to a Timo de pernowe. The Pernauers resided here until the 15th century. In 1405, Joachim Pernauer sold his seat to Wolfgang Anhanger zu Köppach. In 1449, the brothers Wolfgang and Hans Jörger Pernau inherited the castle from the Anhangers. The Oberhaimers bought the estate from the Jörgers and converted it into a water castle. In 1616, the castle belonged to Sigmund Jagenreuter, who sold it back to Sigmund Spindler von Hofegg. In 1730, Leopold von Eyselsberg acquired Pernau Castle from Veit Jakob Spindler and had it rebuilt in Baroque style. The executing architect was Wolf Grinzenberger from Wels. From 1766 to 1793, the Gabelkovens were the owners of the dominion, although Count Alois Spindler was able to buy the castle back in 1793. In 1798, Carl Annacher bought the property from him. From 1810, Wolfgang and Franziska Tiefentaler were the owners. In 1907, the castle and estate came to Julius Theuer. From his heirs, the castle was sold to the Hatschek family from Vöcklabruck.