Ansitz Kreit

Ansitz Kreit is located in the frazione of St. Michael in the municipality of Eppan an der Weinstraße.

[1][2] The main house was built by a farmer named Elias Leys around 1596, converting the farm into an estate.

[3] A Catholic chapel, dedicated to Saint Anthony, was built in 1661.

[4] Ownership changed to the Zeffer family in the middle of the 17th century.

The last member of the family to own the estate was a Catholic priest.

Ansitz Kreit in January 2014
The chapel