The “Geiersburg” was first mentioned in a document in 1271 CE.

It stands on a hill to the north of the medieval town. The keep was originally integrated into the town wall in the early 13^th century.

In the 14^th century, the Anna Chapel was built on the upper floor of a gate tower in the curtain wall.

Geiersberg had numerous fiefholders. It was repaired after a fire in 1690.

After that there were frequent changes of ownership. The castle remained uninhabitable from 1750 to 1911. It was subjected to extensive restoration in 1911.

Today’s residential wing, which is attached to the Romanesque keep, is a new building in a historicised form.

The castle complex is privately owned.