Freisaal Castle, Salzburg, Austria

The scenic Freisaal Castle dates from the Middle ages. The oldest record of the building dates back to 1392. The name is derived from 'Freudensaal', meaning 'pleasure hall'. Its original purpose was just that: to serve as a pleasure castle for Prince Archbishop Pilgrim II. von Puchheim. Ernst von Bayern re-modelled the building in 1549.

A fundamental change in the building′s structures was caused by construction work done in 1907, which transformed Freisaal Castle into a somewhat messed up villa. However, frescos in the second floor by Hans Bocksberger the older from 1558 remained preserved, one of the paintings showing Prince Archbishop Michael von Kuenburg moving into Salzburg. Today, Freisaal Castle is private property and is not open to the public.

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Gerhard Reus (13 months ago)
Schönes Schloss. Eines der ältesten in der Umgebung von Salzburg. Allerdings privat also nur von außen zu bewundern.

ROMAN R (2 years ago)
Очень необычно .

Anjuta (2 years ago)
Interessant, aber leider unbewohnt, Besichtigung ist nicht möglich. Schade.

Stadt Salzburg (2 years ago)
Wunderschönes Schloss inmitten der Grünflächen Salzburgs an der Hellbrunner Allee und es ist auch gut einsehbar, weshalb es 5 Sterne gibt, obwohl es nicht zu besichtigen ist.

Brigitta Höck (3 years ago)
Traumhaft aber leider unbewohnt

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