Schloss Ort in Winter Gmunden Austria Postcard

This postcard features the Schloss Ort (or Schloss Orth) which is an Austrian castle situated in the Traunsee lake, in Gmunden, Austria. The castle was founded around 1080 by Hartnidus of Ort. Built on a small island linked to the mainland by a landing stage, Ort Castle is Gmunden's favourite postcard image. The onion-domed tower doorway leads into the charming courtyard, lined on two sides by arcaded galleries in the style of the 16th century. Archduke Johann Salvator, Prince of Tuscany, purchased the estate in 1878 and took the name of Ort, but was later forced to flee Austria after Franz Joseph had deprived him of his nationality because of his political views. . On January 5, 1995, the castle was officially acquired by the city of Gmunden. In 1996, it began to be used as a location for the TV series Schlosshotel Orth. Enjoy your new Schloss Ort in Winter Gmunden Austria Postcard!