About us.
Future built on the past.

Over the centuries, family members have held the highest offices in politics, the military and the church, playing a constant role in the history of our country.
History.
Major upheavals since the time of Maria Theresa and the two world wars left behind difficult conditions. Since 1945, the Petronell estate has been managed independently as a legacy of the past with the castle, agriculture and forestry, and the associated real estate. However, Petronell castle passed out of the ownership of the family in 2006.
Today, three generations of the Abensperg – Traun family live on the Petronell estate (the 20th generation).

History.
Major upheavals since the time of Maria Theresa and the two world wars left behind difficult conditions. Since 1945, the Petronell estate has been managed independently as a legacy of the past with the castle, agriculture and forestry, and the associated real estate. However, Petronell castle passed out of the ownership of the family in 2006.
Today, three generations of the Abensperg – Traun family live on the Petronell estate (the 20th generation).
The estate.

The estate.

Today, we are a family company with strong roots in environmental awareness. We have added some 750 ha of beautiful natural landscape to the Donau-Auen National Park in various forms, and jointly administer several areas in cooperation with the national park.
Our 310 ha organic farming enterprise focusses on natural diversity, biodiversity and the conservation of resources. Our combination of intelligent cultivation, bee-keeping, extensive animal husbandry, hunting and fishing in accordance with animal protection laws, wind and solar power generation together with a biomass district heating plant heating over 5000 m² of living space, is designed to provide a modern and holistic solution for the current era.
Our Petronell buildings are managed according to the concept of monument and ensemble protection. We also rent out commercial and residential units in Vienna. All building development and preservation works are carried out by our own construction team. From roof trusses to electrics, we do everything ourselves.
The estate also makes a voluntary contribution to the local community, including renovation works on the parish church and rectory, maintenance of walking paths and the provision of forest playgrounds for our kindergarten children.
In short, we are conscious of the times in which we live, and we embrace the duties and responsibilities of a traditional family business. We are committed to future-ready and socially aware management strategies across the board. In service to the community. Holistic. Modern. Caring.