Hochhaus Castle

The construction of the castle, originally known as the seat of Vorchdorf, took place between 1454 and 1462 under Chunrat dem Vischpekch, a custodian at Eggenberg. The Vischpekch family, who originated in Fischbach, owned the estate until the early 16th century. In 1532, King Ferdinand I enfeoffed Johann Fernberger zu Eggenberg with Vorchdorf, after he had acquired it from Leopold dem Vischpekch. The Fernbergers remained owners until 1618, before the castle was sold to Gregor Händl. Further changes of ownership followed, including the Khemeter von Tribein and, in 1654, Governor Count Hanns Ludwig von Kuefstein. His son sold the castle to Schlierbach Abbey in 1660. In 1871, it finally came into the possession of the municipality of Vorchdorf. A fundamental renovation of the building took place in 1962.