Glanegg Castle

It is quite possible that a wooden defensive structure already existed on today's Schlossberg in the 10th century. The castle probably owes its origin to the Archbishops of Salzburg, who created a fortified seat here against the incursions of Berchtesgaden. Around 1350, the judge of Alm moved to Glanegg and was thereafter referred to as the Burgrave of Glanegg. Glanegg became the seat of the Pfleggericht (administrative and judicial district). Under Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach (1495 – 1519), the complex, which was already threatened by decay, was restored. He gave the castle the character of a tower castle. From 1609, the Pfleger (administrator) resided in the city, which led to the castle being uninhabitable by 1612. Under Archbishop Markus Sittikus von Hohenems, a thorough restoration then took place. He used Glanegg as a hunting lodge.

From 1763 to 1787, the Dean of the Cathedral and Bishop of Chiemsee, Ferdinand Christoph von Zeil, leased the castle. After secularization, Elector Ferdinand of Bavaria acquired the castle in 1804. The Bavarian government sold it in 1812 to Dr. Franz de Paula Storch, who owned the estate until 1838. His widow sold it in 1849 to Alois Graf Arco-Steppberg, who in turn sold it three years later to Alois Perwein. After several changes of ownership, Glanegg came to the Klusemann family in 1872. In 1896, the castle passed to Baron Franz von Mayr-Melnhof, whose family still owns and inhabits it today. Between 1920 and 1923, the castle, which was uninhabited at the time, as well as the Meierhof (manor farm), were enlarged with additions and extensions and generously furnished internally.