Schloss Niederleis

About the museum

A fortified stronghold in Niederleis is documented from the early 14th century; the present building with four wings and round corner towers dates in its core from the 16th century. After Swedish troops had severely devastated the castle and village in the Thirty Years' War, the owners sold the lordship to Heiligenkreuz Abbey in 1651. The gatehouse portal dates from this period; the stone bridge with figures over the former moat was added in 1735.

In 1867 the Wallis family acquired the castle. From the 1880s in particular, Count Josef Wallis assembled an extensive art collection, mostly Italian sculpture and decorative arts from antiquity to the Renaissance, plus furniture, leather wall coverings and tapestries. In 1928 the property passed to the Schaffgotsch family, who still live there today.

In recent decades the castle has been extensively renovated and the moat recreated. The collection and the castle chapel, with a crucifix from the circle of Giotto, can be visited by prior appointment; the Knights' Hall is used for concerts, balls and wedding celebrations.

Highlights

• Art collection from antiquity to the Renaissance, predominantly Italian
• Castle chapel with a crucifix from the circle of Giotto
• Stone bridge with figures over the former moat
• Knights' Hall for concerts and celebrations

Permanent exhibition

• Schlossmuseum Niederleis – Works of art from antiquity to the Renaissance, mainly from Italy, in the historic rooms and the castle chapel.

Operated by

Familie Schaffgotsch (privat)

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

• Baby changing facilities

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

Toilets available.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Weddings / ceremonies

The Knights' Hall is used for concerts, wedding banquets and balls.

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