Neuburg Castle

The origins of Neuburg Castle date back to 1050, when it was built by the Counts of Formbach, who subsequently named themselves after the castle. Following the extinction of this line in 1158, the complex passed to the Counts of Andechs before becoming Bavarian property in 1248. Its strategically important location led to repeated conflicts between Bavaria and Austria, resulting in frequent changes of ownership. In 1310, the castle was destroyed during a Bavarian-Austrian conflict. The current structure largely stems from the subsequent reconstruction by the victorious Austrians. Neuburg belonged to the Habsburgs, was pledged, and changed hands several times, including Hanns von Rohrbach and Sigmund von Niederthor, who advanced its expansion. From 1528, the castle belonged to the Counts of Salm, who, under Niklas II von Salm, initiated a redesign in Renaissance style by the Passau master builder Wolf Huber, with only the keep, the outer bailey's fortifications, and the castle church remaining untouched. In 1654, the complex was redesigned in Baroque style under Count Georg Ludwig von Sinzendorf, and the gardens were expanded.