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Castle of the Counts in the heart of Styria.
Residence of the „Styrian Prince“.
On the southern foothills of the „Rosenkogel“, in the heart of western Styria, this historic building sits enthroned above the roofs of the town of Stainz, surrounded by its own vineyards and orchards. The castle was built in 1229 as an Augustinian monastery by Luitbold of Wildon. The splendid complex has its roots in the Baroque and Renaissance periods, which is particularly evident in the church of St. Catherine with its magnificent stucco work.
The monastery was secularised in 1785 under Emperor Joseph II and became the property of the State. In 1840 Archduke Johann bought the castle from the State for 250,000 guilders. Since then, Stainz Castle has been owned by Archduke Johann’s descendants, the Counts of Meran, for whom it is not just a residential but also an economic seat. Today, Franz of Meran carries forward the legacy of his famous ancestors with the utmost commitment and the application of modern business principles. The careful and responsible use of nature in Stainz Castle stands in no contradiction to the use of the latest technology and the pursuit of economic interests.
Be a princess for one day.
For the civil ceremony and the reception, the castle courtyard with its picturesque arcade, the so called „Salettl“ or the castle terrace with the two powder towers offer a fairytale ambience. The Church of St. Catherine with its impressive baroque interior and rich stucco decoration provides a perfect setting for the church wedding. For the ensuing wedding banquet, the former refectory with its ornate frescoes is available for your exclusive use. The space can seat a maximum of 150 diners, though with cinema seating it can accomodate 250 persons. An internal spiral staircase leads from the refectory down into the historic wine cellar, which is also available for parties of all kinds.
Head forester Helmut Fladenhofer
Tel: +43 676 349 64 72
fladenhofer@schloss.stainz.at
Hunting & Agricultural museum, Stainz Castle
Schlossplatz 1
A-8510 Stainz
Phone.: +43 3463 27 72-16
info-stainz@museum-joanneum.at
www.museum-joanneum.at/jagdmuseum-landwirtschaftsmuseum
Meran Forest Administration
Mag. Katharina Offner
Schlossplatz 5
A-8510 Stainz
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