Schloss Rosenegg

Schloss Rosenegg is a schloss (castle) in Rosenegg, Fieberbrunn, Austria.[1][2] It was built by Baron Rosenberg in 1187[1] and takes its name from the Rosenberg family, which governed the surrounding area from 1534–1872.[1] Since 1938,[1] it has been operated as a hotel, now rated at four stars.[2]

Schloss Rosenegg
General information
TypeHotel
AddressRoseneggstrasse 58
Town or cityFieberbrunn
CountryAustria
Coordinates47.4876°N 12.5320°E / 47.4876; 12.5320
Construction started1187
Website
www.schlosshotel-rosenegg.at

It is said that Napoleon stayed at the castle in 1809, after the battle of Pass Stub.[1]

A room in the building, the Gerichtstube, or courtroom, was used for trials,[1] as the family held the right of judgement in the area.[1]

A tunnel links the castle to a more modern extension.

References

  1. Hotel brochure
  2. "4* HOTEL SCHLOSS ROSENEGG, half board, Fieberbrunn". Snowscape. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
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