Seggau Castle, Leibnitz, Austria

Schloss Seggau is located on a wooded hill overlooking the town of Leibnitz. The area around Schloss Seggau has been settled since at least the Roman era, as demonstrated by the impressive lapidarium which has survived from that period. The upper castle was built by the Archbishopric of Salzburg in the twelfth century as a base for missions and supervision and this original structure was expanded in 1218 by the bishops of Seckau. Over time, a total of three castles were built: Burg Leibnitz (belonging to the Archbishopric of Salzburg), the castle of the bishops of Seckau, and Schloss Polheim. The castles were completed in their present form under Bishop Johann Ernst, Count of Thun, in the latter half of the seventeenth century. Schloss Seggau was the residence of the bishops until 1786, after which it remained their summer residence until into the twentieth century.

Schloss Seggau now serves as a site for seminars and conferences with a hotel and a Schloss Cafe. The wine cellar is over three hundred years old and offers the opportunity for wine tastings and sales.

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Krist Gernaey (12 months ago)
Excellent surroundings for a meeting or conference.

Joe Kreissler (2 years ago)
It's a fantastic location but the staff seems pretty arrogant. The description of the room didn't match the actual situation. They promised air-conditioning and it was missing. The bath room could have been cleaner. Moreover, the bath room lacked a bathtub.

Don Luxo (2 years ago)
Very nice romantic place with a beautiful view. The place is located near the town of Leibnitz. Where in the center you will find good restaurants. There are many hiking trails in the area but you will need a car.

Hendrik Dalagan (2 years ago)
Beautiful hotel in a great location! The breakfast with a very extensive buffet also impressed us. Hotel Schloss Seggau is highly recommended.

Mark C. (3 years ago)
Good lunch and very cool venue for wine tasting in the cellar.

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