Welsdorf Castle is located in the south-west of the town of Fürstenfeld.
Haute, only the north-west wing with three corner towers of the original Renaissance quadrangle is preserved. Its architecture, however, also shows typical features of later eras, which tended towards an open and airy design. This is reflected in the shape of the building, which is open to the south, and the magnificent double-storey arcades, as well as in our magnificent castle park with its imposing old trees and many hidden corners. It is this charming interplay of intimate atmosphere and romantic ambience that our guests and wedding couples particularly appreciate about our castle.
The castle was built around 1600 by Jonas von Wilfersdorf, came into the possession of Pöllau Abbey in 1701 and served as a summer residence. In 1785 the monastery was dissolved and Welsdorf was taken over by the Religious Fund. In 1806 Karl Count Batthyany took over the property.
Since then, the estate has remained in private ownership.
Dreamlike celebrations above Fürstenfeld
Silvia and Clemens Sadnik offer an exclusive and dreamlike ambience in their castle for the most beautiful day in the life of every loving couple. The two-storey arcade frames the castle park, which opens up to the south. The park with its old trees is the heart of Welsdorf Castle. This is where wedding ceremonies and receptions take place, and where portrait photos are taken. The castle, which is located outside the thermal spa capital Fürstenfeld, can be booked exclusively - up to 110 people can be accommodated here.
History of Welsdorf Castle
Welsdorf Castle was originally part of the Stein estate in Fürstenfeld and was owned in fief by the Teufenbach-Maierhofen and then the Perner families. The small estate was sold by Christof Perner at the beginning of the 16th century and a tranquil Meierhof was established.
Through Wolf von Wilfersdorf it was possible to shake off the land servitude from the lordship of Fürstenfeld am Stein and establish a noble seat. During the Haiduk invasion in 1605, the entire estate was destroyed by fire. Reconstruction was slow. After several turbulent changes of ownership, the property passed to the Augustinian Canons' Monastery of Pöllau at the beginning of the 18th century, which extended the estate into a four-winged complex. Welsdorf Castle was then used as the summer residence of the provosts.
After the dissolution of the Pöllau Abbey, the castle became state property. After that, the owners changed several times. In 1945, the castle was severely damaged by the effects of war and then looted. Three of the former four massive square corner towers are still standing.
Welsdorf Castle was once surrounded by a wall and bastions, although only fragments of the former fortifications remain today. Around 1968, Prof. Dr. Rudolf Aizetmüller and his wife Prof. Dr. Linda Aizetmüller-Sadnik acquired the castle and bequeathed it to Silvia and Clemens Sadnik after their death.
They lovingly renovated the castle above Fürstenfeld and now offer it as an exclusive event and wedding location.
Sleep like the counts at Welsdorf Castle
With the Sadnik family at Welsdorf Castle you are temporary lords of the castle. The three magnificent flats are the perfect place to enjoy the most beautiful days of the year. The Ortenhofen castle flat on the first floor extends over 170 square metres and impresses with luxurious comfort.
In the Maria Schnee flat, the fantastic barrel vault, the heatable tiled stove in the bedroom and the room height of over four metres are particularly impressive. The Augustinergewölbe flat on the ground floor has a special flair thanks to the cross barrel vault.