Description of the attraction
Schörfling am Attersee is an Austrian fair commune, part of Voecklabruck, located in the federal state of Upper Austria. Schörfling is first mentioned in documents in 803, and in 1200 it is part of the Altmünster parish. In 1221, the parish passed into the possession of the powerful Schauberger dynasty, after which Schörfling began to gradually develop. By 1499, Scherfling's population was growing steadily, and economic growth was driven by trade. However, many peasants were dissatisfied with their position, therefore, peasant unrest, aimed at farmers and landowners, repeatedly arose in the city.
In 1567, Emperor Maximilian II awarded Schörfling with a coat of arms, which depicts a silvery tower with a black open arch, surrounded by water. The tower symbolizes the Kammer water castle - the main attraction of Schörfling. The massive three-story building, built on the island in 1165, is now located on the peninsula, and since the 1990s, Kammer has been owned by Olympic equestrian champion Elizabeth Max-Theurer. The castle and its surroundings are depicted in many paintings by Gustav Klimt, who lived in Schörfling am Attersee during the summer months from 1900 to 1916.
Another attraction of Scherfling is the majestic Late Gothic church of St. Gall.
