A Renaissance Building with a Defensive Character

Located on the southern edge of St. Veit an der Glan, Schloss Weyer is a prominent structure from the Late Renaissance period.

Originally the site of a manor house, it was transformed into a fortified residence towards the end of the 16th century. Its present appearance dates back to a renovation in 1585.

The building’s defensive design is striking: four prominent corner towers, a massive gate tower featuring a heraldic relief, and remnants of a former drawbridge system all reflect its protective function. The interior courtyard, trapezoidal in shape and surrounded by two-storey arcades, showcases typical Renaissance architecture.

Over the centuries, the castle changed hands several times, serving under both church and municipal ownership. Since the 1990s, the building has housed a veterinary clinic and is privately used. However, it can be viewed from the outside and stands today as an impressive example of historic architecture.