History of Primmersdorf manor
General description of the manor

Description of the apartment

The manor is located in the north of austria close to the Czech Republic in between the two towns Drosendorf and Raabs. When approaching from the City of Vienna it takes 1½ hours to get there. A document dated 1251 describes „Primeysdorf“ as one in a chain of castles defending the border against bohemian aggressors. The engraving on top of this page is dated 1672 and shows an estate before in 1724 it has been rebuilt as a manor including a chapel by the later owner – the monastery of Herzogenburg.  German description of Primmersdorf manor.

The apartment is located in the main part of the manor, which are the buildings around the courtyard including the chapel and the tower. A park sized 9 acres (2.5ha) and a 3 acres (1ha) area along the Thaya river are owned by the the inhabitants of the manor, as well as the chapel and the tower. A gardener/caretaker maintains the whole area.