Neu-Ems Castle

Hohenems, Austria

Neu-Ems (also known as Schloss Glopper) is a medieval castle in Hohenems. It was the fortification of the Lords of Ems. The castle is in the mountainside east of the town, in its mountain village Emsreute on a crest above the Rhine valley.

Approved by Emperor Louis IV the Bavarian, Ritter Ulrich I. von Ems (Knight Ulrich I of Ems) in 1343 built a new castle to have a comfortable home for his large family in dangerous times. He placed it near his fortress Alt-Ems on a hilltop.

During the Appenzell Wars in 1407 the castle was destroyed and rebuilt shortly afterwards.

In 1603 a chapel was assembled to the ground floor. Except two lancet windows in the northern wall there is nothing left over of it today. Since 1835 the former winged altar of this chapel is exhibited in the Tyrolean State Museum in Innsbruck.

Since 1843 the stronghold is privately owned by the family Waldburg-Zeil.

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Founded: 1343
Category: Castles and fortifications in Austria

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Aneta Basiuk (11 months ago)
I am disappointed by the fact that you cannot approach the castle; there is a sign on the gate that entry is prohibited. There is no information here or in the parking lot, we specifically drove from Switzerland to see the castles and came across an open gate, but with a sign. They did not violate the law and peace of the owners, looking from the outside. However, the feeling of dissatisfaction from the trip remained.
Jacek Mogila-Stankiewicz (20 months ago)
The castle is beautifully situated, on a hill, beautiful shape, medieval appearance. The only thing is that it cannot be viewed inside - private property
N D (2 years ago)
literally "for the cat"
chetiri nadeset (3 years ago)
To view it from the inside, you must make an appointment in advance (contacts are on the website left). But just going around the area is also worth it. Especially if you come along the steep path through the rocks.
Hannes Gasser (5 years ago)
Schönes Schloss aber leider alles privatbesitz
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