Mozart’s Enormous Castle Hits the Auction Block in Austria

The enormous estate clocks in at 26,900 square feet. Photo: THOMAS MEYER PHOTOGRAPHY/CONCIERGE AUCTIONS

A 900-year-old fortress with a connection to famed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is hitting the auction block in Austria, where it will be accepting bids from December 1 through December 14. Located in the alpine village of Gloggnitz, the opulent 50-room palace is expected to fetch between $4.3 million and $10.9 million in the online sale, which is being jointly organized by Austria Sotheby’s International Realty and Concierge Auctions.

Dating to 1130, the enormous estate—known as Schloss Stuppach—has been enlarged over the centuries to its present 26,900-square-foot size. The current owners, Reinhard and Rita Zellinger, spent 15 years restoring the four-bedroom property to its former glory, turning it into a haven for Mozart lovers. Now christened Mozart’s Last Castle, the landmark has played host to more than 160 concerts by orchestras from around the globe.

Equipped with its own chapel and performance hall, the destination is where the legendary musician began composing his final work, Requiem in D Minor. During the mansion’s lengthy existence, other visitors have included a raft of historical figures, among them Napoleon, Pope Pius VI, and Franz Schubert.