Jugendherberge Schloß-Ulmerfeld

Historical review
In 995, Ulmerfeld comes into the possession of the HOCHSTIFT FREISING in Bavaria by way of exchange.
King Otto III gives Bishop Gottschalk 200 hectares in "Zudamaresfelt" for a vineyard near Krems.
The castle was built in 1321 under Bishop Konrad III.
The castle housed the bishop's chambers as well as the residence of the caretaker and the castle governor in the so-called Palas.
The frescoes in the portico date from the early 17th century.
The castle has been a listed building since 1965.
In 1975, the municipality of Amstetten bought the castle from Neusiedler-Papier-AG, now Mondi Business Paper.
Restoration work began in 1985.
In 1993, Ulmerfeld Castle was restored to its former glory and since then life has returned to the walls.
During the summer months, concerts, theater performances and film festivals take place in the romantic arcaded courtyard, which boasts excellent acoustics.
Fine art has found its home on the 1st and 2nd floors of the castle.
In the castle tower, you can see the historical collection of weapons created in his workshop over the course of 35 years by the famous Amstetten weapons master Ernst Urschitz.
On display are over 400 different weapons, starting with the weapons of the Celts and the Hallstatt culture up to those of the early 19th century. The aim of the collection is not to glorify war, but to provide all visitors with knowledge about the craftsmanship and artistic skills of our ancestors

Subject area
Local history museum - a place where history and fine art meet
A presentation of local and regional history as well as economic and social history is complemented by the works of some very well-known artists. The Ulmerfeld Castle Museum is thus also a gallery and a place where history and the fine arts meet.
Historical weapons collection in the castle tower - exhibition of copies of historical weapons. Over 400 different weapons are on display, starting with the weapons of the Celtic and Hallstatt cultures up to those of the early 19th century.

Photography: permitted
Special exhibitions: ongoing exhibitions in the west wing of the castle.

Places of interest
23 m high castle tower - viewing platform with a panoramic view of the Mostviertel region
Gothic castle chapel from the 14th century with particularly significant murals
Columned hall with murals from the 16th century
Knights' Hall and Bishop's Room with original wooden ceiling from around 1600

General information
Ongoing concerts, theater, lectures, readings, exhibitions and cabaret performances.
Weddings - the exquisite way to say "I do".

Ulmerfeld Castle Youth Hostel
Tel.: 07475/54080
The rooms have 1-6 beds, the hostel offers a barbecue, cable TV, table tennis and a kitchen serving lunch and dinner.