Neu (New)- Montfort Castle is a ruined medieval fortress in Vorarlberg region of Austria. It was constructed between 1311 and 1319 by Counts of Montfort on a protected hilltop at an elevation of 513 meters above surrounding plains.
Originally it was consisted of a single five storey tower keep. Just 50 years after its construction it Neu Montfort Castle was sold to the Habsburg family in 1363 who needed a foothold in Vorarlberg region of Austria. During Appenzell War of 1405- 08 Neu Montfort Castle was used by the federal government who used it as military barracks and a base of military operations. It is one of the citadels in the regions that didn’t fall into enemy hands and remained largely preserved despite hostilities. Neu Montfort Castle was abandoned in the 17th century after the death of its last owner Ulrich Koch died.
