Schloss Neuwaldegg is a distinguished example of Baroque architecture in Vienna, situated in the 17th district, Hernals, within the historically rich neighborhood of Neuwaldegg near the edge of the Vienna Woods.

Constructed between 1692 and 1697, the castle is believed to have been designed by the renowned architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach for Count Theodor von Strattmann. It is notable not only for its refined Baroque style but also for its adjacent English landscape garden—one of the earliest of its kind in Austria.

Over the centuries, Schloss Neuwaldegg has seen a variety of owners. The Archdiocese of Vienna acquired the property in 1951, later converting it into an educational center through extensive adaptations between 1978 and 1986. Since 2002, the castle has been owned by the Private Foundation Educational Initiative for Central and Eastern Europe, which uses the venue for a range of cultural and educational events.

The adjacent Schwarzenberg Park, originally part of the castle estate, was purchased by the City of Vienna in 1958 and now serves as a beloved recreational space for the public.

The surrounding Villa Neuwaldegg has recently undergone a striking transformation under the direction of PR Architects & Designers, led by Peter Reindl. Their architectural vision brings together historic elegance and modern sophistication, reinterpreting Baroque heritage with a contemporary sensibility. The renovation highlights a careful balance of preservation and innovation, reaffirming the villa’s cultural and architectural significance within Vienna’s storied landscape