in favor of our region
Our own YouTube channel
We now have our own YouTube-channel, there you will find the newest videos.
About us
Our association was founded in June 2020, in order to preserve the Castle of Hagenau as a cultural asset and to create an educational and cultural center of influence there, which will be a blessing for the immediate surroundings and beyond.
The Association for the "Educational and Cultural Center of Influence at the Castle of Hagenau" works on a non-profit basis and is therefore dependent on donations for the acquisition and refurbishment of the site (first phase).
As soon as this first phase has been completed and we can start to operate it, the castle of Hagenau will sustain itself.

History
The Hagenau Castle has a rich history dating back to 1088. The castle church, which is entirely privately owned, was consecrated in 1515. The castle, which was rebuilt on its current site in 1571, has been the scene of European history, as the Austrian royal family was represented here by the statesman Paul-Anton von Handel.
Come along for a guided tour!
Registration via contact-form.
Duration of the tour: approx. 2 hours, guided tour available in German and English.
Vision
Education
- Tutoring Center
Our vision is to establish a tutoring center for children from K-12, considering their individual and comprehensive challenges. - Therapy Center
Our vision is to create a holistic and interdisciplinary therapy center, which is led by a remedial specialist and makes needed therapies available on campus (special care for dyslexia and dyscalculia, speech therapy, psychomotoric treatments, help for computer addiction, psychotherapy for children and adolescents etc.). - Help for Parents
Our vision is to develop help for parents in the form of individual advice, but also in the form of regular seminars ("Classes on Parenting") on relevant topics. - Teacher Training
Our vision is to support the alternative and holistic teacher training at the School of Education of Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen, Austria, through additional classroom space and housing possibilities as well as financial help for student tuition). - Classes and Seminars
Our vision is to offer classes and seminars on ethical, medical, moral, educational and religious topics.
Culture
- Preserving the Castle
Our vision is to preserve the castle and its history in Austria. - Park as Recreation Area
Our vision is to revitalize the park of the castle, so that it can be opened to the public as a recreation area in return for voluntary donations. - Open-air Concerts
Our vision is to use the park again for exhibitions and open-air concerts. - Renaissance Church
Our vision is to make the renaissance church available again for celebrations as well as for personal and collective devotional times. - Vernissages
Our vision is to organize vernissages and readings etc. - Practical Group Classes
Our vision is to provide practical group classes such as whole-food cooking courses, handicraft courses, painting courses, herb hikes, etc.
Guests
- David SchaidingerSchon als kleiner Junge war die Hagenauer Bucht mit seinem ehrwürdigen Wasserschloss ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel. Als kleiner Lausbub fragte ich mich immer, wer wohl in so einem großen Haus wohnen würde. Die Freude war groß, als wir die Baroness, wie wir sie landläufig zu nennen pflegten, bei einem Spaziergang mit ihren Hunden in der Au antrafen. Später zeigte sie uns die Kirche und den Park. Seither sind einige Jahre vergangen und die Faszination "Schloss Hagenau" hat sich vertieft! Historische Gebäude, ein Park, eine Kirche, Wasser und Tiere, die jede Person auf ihre eigene Art verzaubern!
- Luise SchneeweißIch habe an einer Führung teilgenommen und bin beeindruckt vom Potential und Ambiente der Gebäude. Die Schlosskirche wäre ein idealer Ort für klassische Konzerte und ich freue mich darauf, wenn die Pläne des Vereins in naher Zukunft umgesetzt werden können.
- Bettina KöbelinIch bin sehr begeistert von diesem wunderschönen Anwesen und diesem herrlichen Ausblick auf das Naturschutzgebiet am schönen Inn. Hier ein Bildung- und Kulturzentrum daraus zu machen belebt dieses Schloss wieder auf's Neue. Ein Magnet für Alt und Jung.
Liebe Grüße aus dem Markgräflerland in Süddeutschland - Dominik KöbelinMeine Lieben, Ich bin begeistert, dass Schloss Hagenau als Bildungs- und Kulturzentrum in der Region Braunau etabliert werden soll.
Danke für eure wertvolle Arbeit und die Leidenschaft für dieses wichtige Projekt.
Gruß aus Deutschland
Guest book
If you were our guest, we look forward to an entry in our guest book!
Send us a short message along with a nice picture of you using this form, we will be happy to put it on this page in the "Guests" area!
The email address will not be published, it is only required to verify your data.
The image (JPEG, PNG, GIF) should be at least 500 pixels high and wide.
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Donate
The 7000 x 500 campaign moved many people, and within a short period of time we had 2,641 pledges of 500,- each, with many friends giving much more than just 500. Some donated the money they had collected over many years. We are truly overwhelmed by the many donations and sacrifices that have reached us. THANK YOU!
Unfortunately, of the many pledges, only 523 x 500.- actually made it onto our account (also a handsome sum!), part of which was donated for free use, but another part is reserved for the purchase.
We only need 800,000,- to be able to sign the purchase contract. Help us to reach this sum!
The Baron's heart is very fond of us and he has already lowered the purchase price for us several times. We don't want to keep him waiting any longer!
For tax-deductible donation receipts: Please contact us via the contact-form!
We are grateful for your help!
Account information
For a tax-deductible receipt in the USA:
Bank Name: Truist Bank
Account Name: Outpost Centers International
5132 Layton Lane
Apison, TN 37302
Account Number: 1000040446592
Routing Number: 061000104
Truist Bank
9283 Chamberlayne Rd Mechanicsville, VA 23116, USA
804 789-6195
Intended use: Hagenau Project
Thank you so much for your great support!