Photo: Tourismusverband Oststeiermark · Christa Pollhammer

Schloss Kirchberg am Walde

Grafendorf, Styria

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The castle was built around 1130 by Count Ekberg II of Formbach-Pitten as a fortress. It served as a seat of power and the starting point for the settlement and management of the municipal area. After being destroyed by the Turks, the castle was rebuilt in 1532 by the Counts Trauttmansdorff, who owned it from 1443 to 1669. From 1670 to 1802, it belonged to the Counts of Auersperg, as evidenced by the stone Auersperg coat of arms on the main portal. In 1802, Hieronymus Wolf acquired the estate, and it remained in his family for nearly a century. Afterwards, the castle changed owners several times. In 1923, it was purchased by the state of Styria. The Marian column near the castle, which is under monument protection, dates from 1667 according to the chronogram and was probably erected as thanks for the victory over the Turks at the Battle of Mogersdorf in 1664. Take advantage of the opportunity and travel by public transport: RegioBusses and trains at www.verbundlinie.at Oststeiermark Sammeltaxi stop number: HF5601 Erdwegen - Schule, booking hotline +43 50 36 37 38 or www.oststeiermark.at/sam If you wish to combine your visit with an overnight stay, here are the rental options in the region.