Schloß Plankenwarth, situated in Sankt Oswald bei Plankenwarth near Graz in Styria, is a former medieval castle transformed into a Renaissance palace complex in the 17th century. Located approximately 10 kilometers northwest of Graz, the castle serves as a cultural venue hosting exhibitions, seminars, and special events. The surrounding area features the Pfarrkirche St. Oswald, a notable Roman Catholic parish church, making the region a center of both historic and cultural significance.