The castle Hohen-preißig is the seat of the noble house of Preißig, which has ruled over the county for a long time. The region is known for its wine cultivation. The Hohen-preißig castle is supposed to represent the wealth of the family. The house of Preißig always invests a part of its wealth in its army. Currently, they are engaged in a prolonged feud with the neighboring house of Virsching. The ongoing conflicts casts a shadow over the beautiful landscape of the county.