Loosdorf Castle

The origins of Loosdorf date back to the mid-11th century during the second Bavarian colonization of the Weinviertel. It was first documented in 1416 as "Feste Lostorff". Ownership changed hands multiple times, including to the Fallbacher family, Hans Schenk von Ried, and the Schenken von Seebarn. In 1531, Ferdinand I enfeoffed Knight Adam von Gall with the dominion, in recognition of his role in liberating the Hungarian city of Gran from the Turks; a monument in the castle courtyard still commemorates him. In 1645, the castle was destroyed by Swedish troops and rebuilt with only one story around 1680. From 1732, Loosdorf belonged to the Princes of Liechtenstein. Johann Prince of Liechtenstein had the castle redesigned in the Neoclassical style in 1794, with the garden facade featuring its grand staircase and the state rooms on the first floor being striking.