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Name: Larry D. Kump
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Monday, August 24, 2009

The Kump Family Castle in Austria

Here are some links to web pages and photos of Schloss Matzen in Austria, and owned by the Kump family:

Overview. Lots of pictures inside and out.

Another majestic photo.

More history.

Schloss Matzen: One of Europe's most romantic medieval castles, lies high in the Austrian Tyrol, where the air is crisp and clean.
The location is Reith im Alpbachtal, in the Tyrolean Alps of western Austria, approximately 30 miles/50 km northeast of Innsbruck, about a 90 minute drive or train from Munich or Salzburg (it is less than 5 minutes drive from the nearest train station and Autobahn exit).
The castle was first referred to in 1167 and has been privately owned ever since. It's history includes highlights such as its Baroque chapel being twice consecrated by bishops who would go on to become Pope, Teddy Roosevelt visiting as a hunting companion of the former owner at the turn of the last century, etc.
The size of the building is approx. 20,000 square feet, including the 6 story tower, on a 2.4 hectare (approx. 6 acre) lot, half-surrounded by an Austrian nationally-protected public park. There are approximately 60 rooms, depending on how you count rooms (there are several long, arcade passageways), including 12 guest rooms appointed with antique furnishing and private bathrooms with modern heating, plumbing and electricity. It is connected to the local sewer system and has its own private spring water supply.

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