This biography deals with the emergence of the rule of Orth and its castle constructions over the last thousand years. As a widely recognized architectural jewel at the beginning of the Salzkammergut, its history also reflects the historical development of Austria. The contrast between supreme art, culture, and world history, with its intrigues and lost opportunities, forms the backdrop of this story of the country estate of Orth and also provides a glimpse into the moral landscape of Austrian politics. At the same time, the everyday life of the last millennium in this country is documented and illustrated with numerous images.