Aichberg Castle and the settlement of Eichberg are located between Vorau and the river Lafnitz. Here, at the end of the 12th century on the border with Hungary, a line of castles began to be constructed to defend against military incursions from the East. The Knights of Aichberg lived here until the late 14^th century. Thereafter, the castle walls continued to provide protection in times of war and turmoil in the region.  Multiple incursions by the Turks in the 16^th and 17^th centuries led to the devastation and plundering of both the castle and the village. Renovation and reconstruction expenses drove the lords of the castle to ruin, which led through the years to many changes of ownership. Between 1914 and 1918, the castle housed Galician refugees, and then during World War II, it served as a refuge for the civilian population and as quarters for the German Army.

In 1986, Cajetan Gril took ownership of the castle, finally initiating a period of calm after all this turbulence. The bustling art dealer undertook a thoroughgoing renovation, so that today Aichberg Castle makes an attractive venue for unusual exhibitions.

Current exhibition: end of May to end of October, every Sunday from 10am to 6pm and by appointment.

On the basis of objects from the house, as well as its surroundings, we try to tell the ever-changing story of Aichberg Castle. It's a sort of  'work in progress', which can bring something new with each new year.

Admission: 10 Euro per person (children aged 8 years and under are free)

The castle has two comfortable apartments for rent (each 42 m²)

Single occupancy EUR 85, -

Double occupancy EUR 145, -

3 adults EUR 195, -

2 adults and 2 children - price on request!

Breakfast is included!

City tax EUR 1.50

The premises of Aichberg Castle can also be rented for events. Price on request!

Issue 1 - 1996

Catalog for the exhibition at Aichberg Castle

Euro 10.-

Issue 2 - 2005

A historical overview

from: Cajetan Gril

(out of print, 2nd edition in preparation)

Issue 3 - 2006

Recollection Recovered

Photos by Georg Philipp Pezold

Euro 20.-.

Issue 4 - 2007

the charities of Eichberg

from: Johanna Ecker

Euro 10.-

Issue 5 - 2007

A historical outline.

from: Susanne Tiefengrabner

5 euro.-

Issue 6 - 2008

Notes on the Loretto Chapel of Aichberg Castle

from: Johanna Ecker

Euro 10.-

Issue 7 - 2009

Hartberg

from: Wolfgang Brossmann

Euro 27.-

Issue 8 - 2010

Dusan Minovski

New paintings

Euro 10.-

Issue 9 - 2009/2010

Zea Fio

painting

Euro 10.-

Issue 10 - 1801

Corps Condé

(out of print, 2nd edition follows)

Issue 11 - 2010

Yvonne Oswald

Analogue Photographs

Euro 10.-

Issue 12 - 2011

Karl Josef Grünling

Materials for enlightened actionism

Euro 10.-

Issue 13 - 2011

A day of exhibition

Euro 15.-

Issue 14 - 2012

As part of the special exhibition

EUR 10.-

Issue 15 - 2012 (with CD)

A musical journey through time

by Franz Zeblinger

EUR 15.-

Issue 16 - 2013

To the Nazi murder programs

in the Hartberg district

by Wolfgang Brossmann

EUR 25, -

Issue 17 - 2014

Global change processes and their precipitation.

Eleven attempts at rapprochement

EUR 15, -

Issue 18 - 2016

Pope Francis, another look

Wolf Maritsch

EUR 20, -

Issue 19 - 2017

By motorcycle to Persia

Alexander Almásy

EUR 15, -

Issue 20 - 2017

Michl Herberstein

EUR 15, -

Issue 21 - in preparation

Installed art at the castle

EUR 15, -

Issue 22 - 2017

Erika and Helene Thümmel

ISBN: 978-3-200-05460-8

EUR 15, -

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