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Stainz Castle

Schlösserstrasse — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:24:17 +0000

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Austria, Styria

Stainz Castle

Schlossplatz 5, 8510 Stainz

Castle of the Counts in the heart of Styria.

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History

Residence of the „Styrian Prince“.

On the southern foothills of the „Rosenkogel“, in the heart of western Styria, this historic building sits enthroned above the roofs of the town of Stainz, surrounded by its own vineyards and orchards. The castle was built in 1229 as an Augustinian monastery by Luitbold of Wildon. The splendid complex has its roots in the Baroque and Renaissance periods, which is particularly evident in the church of St. Catherine with its magnificent stucco work.

The monastery was secularised in 1785 under Emperor Joseph II and became the property of the State. In 1840 Archduke Johann bought the castle from the State for 250,000 guilders. Since then, Stainz Castle has been owned by Archduke Johann’s descendants, the Counts of Meran, for whom it is not just a residential but also an economic seat. Today, Franz of Meran carries forward the legacy of his famous ancestors with the utmost commitment and the application of modern business principles. The careful and responsible use of nature in Stainz Castle stands in no contradiction to the use of the latest technology and the pursuit of economic interests.

Fairytale Wedding

Be a princess for one day.

The love story of Archduke Johann and Anna Plochl is legendary. The archduke waited ten long years until his brother, Emperor Franz II, finally gave in and granted him permission to marry the postmaster’s daughter of Bad Aussee. Fortunately, you dont have to wait so long for your fairytale wedding. Stainz Castle offers you every possibility – no matter how you want to celebrate your marriage to your dream prince or princess. Everything from a small, private affair to a big, flashy wedding is possible.

For the civil ceremony and the reception, the castle courtyard with its picturesque arcade, the so called „Salettl“ or the castle terrace with the two powder towers offer a fairytale ambience. The Church of St. Catherine with its impressive baroque interior and rich stucco decoration provides a perfect setting for the church wedding. For the ensuing wedding banquet, the former refectory with its ornate frescoes is available for your exclusive use. The space can seat a maximum of 150 diners, though with cinema seating it can accomodate 250 persons. An internal spiral staircase leads from the refectory down into the historic wine cellar, which is also available for parties of all kinds.

Forest-related education

Experience the forest in a different way.

Do you want to see wildlife habitat at close range? Let an expert explain where hidden dangers lurk in the forest or why humans should best leave fly agaric mushrooms alone, even though deer consider them delicacies…

We offer pedagogical and subject-specific tours in the forest reserves of Stainz and „Rosenkogel“ to bring you closer to the forest community. Our forester, Helmut Fladenhofer is a trained forest-pedagogue and knows the regional forest like no one else. Call and make an appointment:

Head forester Helmut Fladenhofer
Tel: +43 676 349 64 72
fladenhofer@schloss.stainz.at

Hunting & Agricultural museum

The Hunting Museum: Innovative presentation in historic walls

The museum is dedicated to the long hunting tradition in Styria. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum also serves as a competence center for hunting. Temporary exhibitions on the subject lure people back for a repeat visit, as well as the availability of a study collection, training and seminar offers, a library and contemporary information media.

Agricultural Museum: past, present and future of peasant work.

The Agricultural Collection is based on the progressive ideas of Archduke Johann. In 1819 he founded the k. k. Agricultural Society. An important aspect of this society was the documentation of agricultural machinery and equipment. Most of the models created then are now in the exhibition, which numbers a total of more than 18,200 objects.

Hunting & Agricultural museum, Stainz Castle
Schlossplatz 1
A-8510 Stainz
Phone.: +43 3463 27 72-16
info-stainz@museum-joanneum.at
www.museum-joanneum.at/jagdmuseum-landwirtschaftsmuseum

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Meran Forest Administration
Mag. Katharina Offner
Schlossplatz 5
A-8510 Stainz

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Cistercian monastery Rein

Schlösserstrasse — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:23:42 +0000

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Austria, Styria

Cistercian monastery Rein

Rein 1,8103 Gratwein-Straßengel

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Cistercian monastery Rein

The Cradle of Styria
Stift Rein is located 20 minutes north of Graz, the provincial capital, and is regarded as the cradle of Styria. The monastery was founded in 1129 by an abbot and 12 monks who had journeyed from Bavaria. They dedicated themselves to prayer and work („Ora et labora” according to the Rule of St Benedict) and quickly developed Rein into a spiritual, intellectual, and economic centre.

Over its almost 900-year history, the abbey has shaped the region: architectural traces from all eras bear witness to this, as do the more than 100,000 documents and manuscripts that record the history of our land. Today, Rein is the oldest continuously inhabited Cistercian monastery in the world.

Basilica

The originally Romanesque basilica of Rein was remodelled in the Baroque style between 1738 and 1747 and adorned with magnificent frescoes by Josef Adam Mölk. Since its restoration in 2014, the abbey church has shone once again in full splendour.

Library

With more than 100,000 documents, manuscripts, and historic books, Rein possesses an immense historical treasure. Among the most notable works in the Baroque library hall are the Rein Pattern Book, a first edition of Emperor Maximilian’s chivalric novel Theuerdank, and the Kepler table from 1607.

Founder’s Tomb and Chapel of St Mary

Rein Abbey was founded in 1129, with Margrave Leopold the Strong of Steyr donating the land on which it was built. The remains of the first “provincial governor” of Styria were discovered in the monastery in 2006 and can now be viewed in the Chapel of St. Mary.

Old Convent

Cistercian monasteries were always built close to water, with the fountain serving as a central element. In Rein, it was located in the Old Convent, which has been gradually uncovered in recent years. As a result, many stone witnesses to 900 years of architectural history have once again become visible in this, the oldest courtyard in Styria.

Cloister and Gallery of Abbots

The cloister of Rein Abbey is particularly impressive following its renovation in 2022. With a length of more than 300 metres and direct access to the basilica, it was the centre of monastic life for centuries. Today, it houses the Gallery of Abbots, featuring larger-than-life portraits of all 57 abbots of Rein to date.

Baroque Garden

Within the monastery walls, the historic Baroque garden of Rein Abbey is currently being revived. Consisting of 16 square flower beds and an elegant orangery, the garden is intended to become a model flowering area for native biodiversity, showcasing the diversity of life. It will be accessible to visitors from 2025.

Builders of Europe

More than 700 Cistercian monasteries spread across Europe during the Middle Ages, and many regions were first developed through the work of the monks. The Cistercians were practical-minded and showed a strong sense of sustainability: monasteries were always built in wooded areas rich in water in order to ensure a secure basis for life. They cultivated fields and orchards and maintained townhouses in order to sell the goods they produced. Through their work, the order shaped Europe’s cultural landscape.

The EU project “Cisterscapes”, in which Rein Abbey plays a leading role, traces this historic pioneering achievement. In 2024, Rein Abbey was awarded the European Heritage Label.
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Along Historical Paths

The rule of the Cistercian order required abbots to meet once a year at the mother monastery for the General Chapter. In the Middle Ages, this gave rise to a network of routes connecting all 700 Cistercian monasteries and ensuring safe travel. This historic network is now being reactivated as part of the EU project Cisterscapes and developed into a 5,000 km cultural hiking trail through six European countries. Rein is also surrounded by a network of paths waiting to be discovered:

» Rein Prelates’ Trail (2.7 km)
» From Rein Abbey to the “Styrian Steffl” (10.1 km)
» Circular Hiking Trail Rein Abbey – Mühlbacherhütte (12.7 km)
» Circular Trail Rein Abbey – Plesch (14.4 km)
» Cistercian Trail Rein Abbey – Heiligenkreuz Abbey (281 km)
» Cistercian Trail Rein Abbey – Stična/SLO (243 km)

Historic Halls

The historic halls, with their unique atmosphere, can also be rented. Whether for weddings, corporate events, concerts or workshops, there is a suitable room for every occasion.

Opening Hours & Contact Details

Opening Hours

Monastery shop: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Guided tours: March to January daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
There is also the opportunity to take part in the midday prayer at 12:00 noon.

Special guided tours on selected topics:
www.stift-rein.at/besuchen/fuehrungen

Guided tours for groups are available all year round from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by prior arrangement only:
gruppe@stift-rein.at

We accept Genuss Card and SteiermarkCard (excluding special tours).

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Cistercian Abbey of Rein
Rein 1
8103 Gratwein-Straßengel

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Bad Radkersburg

Schlösserstrasse — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:22:19 +0000

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Styria, Austria

Bad Radkersburg

Hauptplatz 1, 8490 Bad Radkersburg

From fortress to health resort.

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Border fortress

War and trade

Located near the state border, Bad Radkersburg was originally intended as a military barrier against Hungary. To meet the thrat posed by Turks, northern Italian master builders were hired to construct the town’s fortifications in the 16^th century. They remain almost completely intact to this day. During the two world wars, the city was the scene of bitter fighting. The favorable location on the Mur and other important trade routes also made Bad Radkersburg an important trading center. Wine, honey, Hungarian cattle, iron, salt and other goods were bought and sold here.

The historic center of Bad Radkersburg

Italian flair

The two- and three-storey houses that surround the main square were once owned by wealthy merchants and nobles. The influence of the Italian builders can still be seen at numerous points in the city – for example in the magnificent arcaded courtyard of Herberstorff Palace. In 1978, Bad Radkersburg was the only city in Austria to be awarded the „European Gold Medal for Historic Preservation“: From the Renaissance to Art Nouveau, all architectural styles are represented here. Through the discovery and development of a thermal spring in 1978, Bad Radkersburg also became a popular spa and tourist resort.

Museum in the Old Armory

The redesigned „Museum in the old Armory“ is located in a former arsenal, which was erected in 1588. The courtyard with its two-storey arcades shows again the influence of Italian builders and is one of the most impressive in the whole city of Bad Radkersburg

Contact & Info

Tourism Association of Thermen- & Vulkanland
Guest information Bad Radkersburg
Hauptplatz 14, 8490 Bad Radkersburg
Phone: +43 3382 55100 90
info@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at

Opening hours:

All year round: Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:00 / Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00

Museum in the Old Armoury Opening hours:
May to October
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, 2 pm – 6 pm

Guided tours of the Museum in the Old Armoury
Nov, Feb, Mar, Apr guided tours only: Wed, Fri, 3 pm
Closed in Dec and Jan

Guided tours available by appointment
Tel: 0043 664 808 49 103

Guided tour of the historic town
All year round!
Every Thursday at 3 pm (November – February)
or 4 pm (March – October)
Private tours available at any time on request on +43 3382 55100 90

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Bad Gleichenberg

Schlösserstrasse — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:21:56 +0000

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Austria, Styria

Bad Gleichenberg

Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Straße 1, 8344 Bad Gleichenberg

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Gleichenberg Castle

Forgotten Castles

The „Old-Gleichenberg“ Castle was built in 1170 at strategically advantageous narrows at the southern end of the so-called „Klausen Ravine“ by the Lords of Wildon. Today, remnants of this first castle are still visible. In the 14^th century, the Lords of Walsee built a castle directly opposite from the old one. This „New-Gleichenberg Castle“ was expanded in the 17^th century into a palatial residence. In 1945, the palace was badly damaged and finally destroyed in 1983 by a fire. The castle ruin is no longer open to the public.

Heath resort

A health resort for the rich and the beautiful

After being alerted in the 19^th century by the Graz physicin Dr. Werlé that the Gleichenberg springs had healing properties, the Styrian governor, Count Mathias Constantin Capello Graf von Wickenburg, systematically arranged the place to enable visitors the use of springs for medicinal purposes. In the resort’s first “season“ in 1837, 118 guests came to relax in the spa. Bad Gleichenberg quickly became one of the monarchy’s most luxurious resorts. Here the European aristocracy and prominent personalities took lodging in the noble hotels. Sumptuous accommodations, soothing treatments and entertainment at daily concerts provided a most enjoyable stay. In the „Green Salon“, the 20-hectare spa park, Countess Emma von Wickenburg planted numerous exotic trees and shrubs. Even today, guests from near and far enjoy the historic „green lung“ biodiversity of a remodeled Bad Gleichenberg, which since 2015 can also boast of a completely rennovated main square. The health resort’s medical facilities are among the most modern in Austria. Thanks to the local healing springs, especially respiratory tract and skin treatments play an important role in attracting guests to the spa town of Bad Gleichenberg.

Contact & Info

Tourism association Thermen- & Vulkanland
Kaiser Franz Josef Straße 1 /Top4, A-8344 Bad Gleichenberg
T: +43 3382 55100 44
badgleichenberg@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at

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Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

Closed on Sunday and public holidays

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Feldbach Tabor

Schlösserstrasse — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:20:57 +0000

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Styria, Austria

Feldbach Tabor

Tabor-Platz 1, 8330 Feldbach

Preserving, exploring and explaining local history.

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History

Protective wall.

The „Feldbach Tabor“ was built as a fortification in the second half of the 15^th century around the church of the southeast Styrian town of Feldbach. The wall featured battlements and embrasures, and on the inner side of the wall, eleven small, two- to three-storey so-called „Gaden“ or „Tabor cottages“ were built. These had vaulted cellars, living rooms, storage areas and a stable. During the great Feldbach witch trial (1673-1675), the Tabor served as a prison for those accused of witchcraft. After it lost its defensive function in the 18^th century, the Tabor was used for peaceful purposes. Its cottages were used as schoolrooms and storage rooms and as vegetable and ice cellars.

Museum in the Tabor

‘How it used to be’
With the opening of the Feldbach Local History Museum in 1952, the Tabor saw a new lease of life. Today, the former fortifications house a diverse museum with several sections. These trace the history of Eastern Styria from the Stone Age right up to the recent past. Across an exhibition area of around 1,300 square metres, a total of twelve different exhibitions are presented in 41 rooms. The museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, research, vividly present and make accessible to the public the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of South-East Styria. Activities for adults: Special exhibition tour, duration approx. 60 mins. Activities for children – A journey back in time

Activities for adults

Overview tour of the core of our museum, including an introduction (history of Feldbach and the Tabor): Special exhibition, folklore, historical school classroom, castles and palaces, as well as the Celts and Romans. Duration: approx. 75 mins.

Activities for children

On an interactive educational tour, children embark on an exciting journey through time within the museum. They experience history first-hand in a playful and age-appropriate way.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes. A creative workshop can be booked as an optional extra. Here, the children have the chance to get hands-on – for example, by writing with a quill and ink or by making a pendant from volcanic rock.

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Feldbach Tabor
Tabor-Platz 1, 8330 Feldbach

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Opening hours (open again from April 18, 2023!):
Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, and by appointment (+43 664 6412327)
Season: End of April to October 26^thclosed on Sundays and public holidays!

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Admission prices

Regular price:

1,50 €
Annual ticket:

11,00 €
Reduced:

(children older that 10, pupils, students with ID, pensioners, those doing military service and alternative service)

3,50 €
Children:

6 to 10 years

2 €
Surcharge per person for a guided tour:

2 €
Group ticket per person incl. guided tour

(from 10 persons)

4 €
Family ticket: per adult

5,50 €
free admission for all children!

‚TWO AND MORE‘ – Styrian Family Pass for all registered persons, the day ticket is valid as an annual pass.

Creative workshop or children’s afternoon (including guide, material and snack): € 5.- (plus child- or reduced ticket)

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Kornberg Castle

Schlösserstrasse — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:19:28 +0000

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Austria, Styria

Kornberg Castle

Dörfl 2, 8330 Kornberg bei Riegersburg

The exhibition center in Styria’s „Thermen- & Vulkanland“.

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History

A real knight’s castle.

Kornberg Castle was first mentioned in 1284. Its original function was clearly defensive. Strategically located and surrounded by mighty walls, it was intended to access to the nearby fortification of Riegersburg. In the 14^th century a chapel was constructed and consecrated to St. Andrew. During the 16^th and 17^th century, the fortification was expanded into a residential building. Since 1871, Kornberg Castle has been in the possession of Count Bardeau. In recent times, its magnificent Renaissance courtyard and fine restaurant has made it a very popular venue for weddings and other celebrations.

Adventure castle tour

A personal tour through the private rooms of the castle owners takes visitors of all ages on an adventurous journey into the past. Talking picture frames, touching family insights and a virtual journey into times long past.

Tour times & prices

Wednesday through Sunday, one guided tour each at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Groups (10 persons or more) possible at any time by appointment.

Pricing

Adults:

13,00 €
Reduction

(seniors, students)

11,00 €
Family ticket:

(2 adults and 2 children)

27,00 €
Children

(6-14 years, up to 6 years free entrance)

5,00 €

By appointment:

Guided tour of the castle with the lord of the castle followed by a fireside chat incl. aperitif: € 25,- p.p. (min. 5 pers.)

Group reservation required at office@schlosskornberg.at or Tel. +43 664 5124 224

Castle innkeeper

Regional cuisine in a beautiful ambience

The Schlosswirt Kornberg spoils you in the castle courtyard, in the Schlosswirtstüberl, in the Knights‘ Hall or also in the salons on the second floor of the castle with regional cuisine and fine wines from the Vulkanland wine-growing region.

KNIGHT’S MEAL – Medieval dining at Kornberg Castle

By candlelight and between knights‘ armor, the knights‘ dinner begins with a ritual hand washing – as was customary for the knights of old. Then you enjoy beer and wine from earthen jugs while listening to medieval sounds. In addition, maids and servants serve dishes prepared according to old recipes, served on large skewers and flambéed at the table. An experience of a special kind. Whether at a personal or public knight’s dinner.

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Fairytale Wedding

A reception with an aperitif in the castle courtyard is a suitable start for your celebration. Weddings can be held in the castle park or, if you perfer a consecrated location, in the castle chapel–both provide a perfect setting for your perfect day. Our ideas and our experienced planning leave nothing to be desired.

Rohani carpets

EUROPE’S LARGEST CARPET EXHIBITION

This year, for the 45^nd time, the Rohani family is presenting Europe’s largest carpet exhibition at Kornberg Castle, showing more than 2,000 hand-knotted carpets and kilims in seven exhibition rooms – from antique collector’s items to modern carpets from fair trade production.

Opening hours:

From March to mid-October

Wednesday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm

Phone: +43 3152 4200
www.rohani.at

Contact & Info

Kornberg Castle
Consul Mag. Andreas Bardeau
A-8330 Feldbach, Dörfl 2

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Events

Knight's dinner
Knight's feast based on a stolen recipe Loaf of bread and crackling lard according to old custom
02. October 2026 @ 18:00
Christmas 2026 at Castle Kornberg
Experience the festive atmosphere of Christmas at Schloss Kornberg with around 150 arts and crafts exhibitors, stylish decorations and a culinary selection from the Vulkanland Route 66. Nostalgic Christmas decorations create a charming setting, while the mulled wine hut in the castle courtyard invites visitors to linger and enjoy the festive season. Admission free!
04. November 2026 @ 10:00 - 20. December 2026 @ 17:00
Knight's dinner
Knight's feast based on a stolen recipe Loaf of bread and crackling lard according to old custom
13. November 2026 @ 18:00
Knight's dinner
Knight's feast based on a stolen recipe Loaf of bread and crackling lard according to old custom
11. December 2026 @ 18:00

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Riegersburg Castle

Schlösserstrasse — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:18:52 +0000

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Austria, Styria

Riegersburg Castle

Riegersburg 1, 8333 Riegersburg

The impregnable fortress on a mighty basalt crag.

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History

Old fame.

Riegersburg Crag first appeared in the written record in 1138. The impressive basalt crag on which the castle was built was populated already 6000 years ago. With its extensive fortifications, this largest Baroque castle in Styria, was rightly known as the strongest fortress in the Occident. It was never taken. Even though the fortress was weakened by plague and famine between 1469 and 1490, it withstood all attacks by the Turks and Hungarians.

Elisabeth Katharina Baroness of Galler (* ca. 1607, † 1672) inherited Riegesburg Castle in 1648. She went down in history as the most dazzling owner. Known as „Bad Liesel“, she married three times (she divorced her third husband!) and engaged in numerous, long-lasting feuds with both secular and ecclesiastical opponets.

Since 1822, Riegersburg Castle has been owned by the Princely House of Liechtenstein, which saved it from ruin after it was severely damaged in 1945.

New splendour.

Recently, the castle has been extensively renovated and an inclined elevator has been installed to ease accessibility. Today it is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Styria. The changing exhibitions on witch-hunts, weaponry and castle life are always worth the climb. The new Castle Tavern provides culinary treats. A falconry show, a climbing path and regularly organized medieval festivals offer even more unique experiences.

Falconry Show

Feel the gust of wind from an eagle’s wings just over your head. Riegersburg Castle is home to an aviary which offers breathtaking air shows featuring impressive birds of prey. Professional falconers present the fascinating world of eagles, hawks and kites as they execute daring flight maneuvers.

Exhibitions

Join in lively tours of the castle museums. See and touch the weapons of noble knights. Learn about witch trials. Experience fabulous stories about the castle and its illustrious inhabitants.

Climbing path & Climbing park

Feel the thrill of our climbing and adventure park. Share in teambuilding at dizzying heights or conquer the Riegersburg Fortress on the „Leopold Climbing Path“–always safe in the hands of professionals.

The castle family

The Liechtenstein family has owned the Riegersburg fortress since 1822. In recent years, the castle’s roof, encompassing some 10,000 square-meters, and the three-kilometer-long defensive wall have been renovated. The castle and the path that leads to it have been outfitted with exterior lighting. In addition, the family oversees the organization and supply of the castle’s affiliated companies, such as the castle tavern and souvenir shop, and the inclined elevator that was installed in 2003. Since 2014, Prince Emanuel of Liechtenstein has been responsible for the preservation and administration of the castle, the symbol of Styria.

Contact & Info

Riegersburg Castle
8333 Riegersburg 21
Castle ticket office: +43 3153 8213-1
Castle tavern: +43 3153 8213-2

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Discounts and group rates – see current price list

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KNAPPEN - Auf- & Abstieg Lift und Fußweg

Adults

8,50 €
Groups

7,50 €
Children

(6-15 yrs)

5,00 €
Families

(2 adults + children)

19,00 €

RITTER - Auf- & Abstieg, Burg mit Museen

Adults

23,90 €
Groups

20,90 €
Children

(6-15 yrs)

14,50 €
Families

(2 adults + children)

54,90 €

PRINZEN - Auf- & Abstieg, Burg mit Museen u. Greifvogelschau

Adults

36,90 €
Groups

32,90 €
Children

(6-15 yrs)

21,55 €
Families

(2 adults + children)

87,90 €

GUIDED TOUR (surcharge per museum)

Adults

5,00 €
Children

(6-15 yrs)

3,00 €
Families

Adults €5.00 / Children €3.00

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Pfeilburg Castle

Schlösserstrasse — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:17:15 +0000

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Austria, Styria

Pfeilburg Castle

Klostergasse 18, 8280 Fürstenfeld

Tobacco smoke and „Kruzitürken“ in the „Black Tower“.

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History

Fortress wall.

The so-called „Pfeilburg“ is the only preserved part of the city of Fürstenfeld’s medieval curtain wall. It was built in the 13^th century to provide more security for the town. Towers reinforced the walls, and later some of them were turned into residences. By about 1480, when Hungarian troops had occupied Fürstenfeld for 10 years, the Gothic central tower was already likely a burned out ruin. The tower was rebuilt at the beginning of the 16^th century and is now often referred to as the „Black Tower“ – either because it was burned out or because gunpowder was stored there.

Strong stuff.
After repeated changes of ownership, in 1691 Pfeilburg Tower came into the possession of Johann Christoph Liscutin. In it he set up Austria’s first tobacco processing facility. In 1725, the Fürstenfeld city government acquired the so-called „Freihaus“, and used it as a school, barracks and a military hospital. Later, the Fürstenfeld Museum Association undertook measures to save and renovate the „Pfeilburg“. Today, it houses the Kruzitürken- and Tobacco Museum.

"Kruzitürken" and Tobacco Museum

Thanks to the initiative of the Fürstenfeld Museum Association, this oldest secular building in the city was saved, renovated and finally repurposed in 1999 as the Kruzitürken- and Tobacco Museum .

Tobacco Museum
The economic development of the city Fürstenfeld was for centuries linked to the production of tobacco products. The Pfeilburg was one of the city’s first manufacuring facilities in the 17^th century. With more than 300 exhibits, the Tobacco Museum documents 300 years of tobacco history and smoking culture.

„Kruzitürken“ Museum

The changing history of this city on the border with Hungary is documented on two floors of a museum with a name that reflects the dangers once associated with this border position. „Kruzitürken“ is a curse word that is most likely an amalgamation representing the two most feared enemies that made raids across the border in the early modern period, the Ottoman Turks and their Hungarian allies, the Kurucs. One of the museum’s highlight is a model of the city of Fürstenfeld with its famous curtain wall around 1600. Also a popular exhibit object is a model figure of an impressively outfitted Janissary soldier on horseback .

Fürstenfeld and its companies

Trade – Commerce – Industry

The city of Fürstenfeld has been a trading town for centuries and has significantly shaped the economic life of Eastern Styria. Trade and commerce have always been key pillars of economic development in the region. There were extensive trade relations across the border with Hungary, and tobacco cultivation and processing also helped ensure the prosperity of the city.

The Pfeilburg Museum is in the process of mounting a series of exhibitions on individual companies in the town. The first such exhibition is devoted to the bus company of Ferdinand Roch.

Fortress path

The „Fürstenfeld Fortress Path“ opened in 2013 and follows the town’s imposing defensive walls for some 3.5 kilometers around the city center. Currently, the tour is divided into stations, including three new ones that have just been added.

One of the new stations gives comfortable and safe access to the impressive bunker and tunnel systems in the so-called „Mühl-Bastion“. At the „Grazer Gate“, in which the town hall is located, a part of the formerly closed basement rooms were opened to the public. Visitors to this station are treated to an interesting look at the massive foundations of the fortress walls. With the opening of a historic side wing within the passage of the Augustinian Church, surviving remnants of the former Augustinian monastery are now accessible again. All three stations have been comprehensively rehabilitated in strict adherence to historic preservation standards.

Some fortress stations now also offer media-supported historical information material.

Sports lovers can also make a „Order of knight’s Cycle Tour“ along a biking trail that connects the fortress path with Übersbach and Altenmarkt.

Guided tours along the fortress path can be booked by contacting the Fürstenfeld Tourism Association.

Fürstenfeld Tourism Association
A-8280 Fürstenfeld, Hauptstrasse 2a
Phone: +43 3382 55 100-81
fuerstenfeld@thermen-vulkanland.at

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Thermen- & Vulkanland Tourism Association

Hauptstraße 2a, A 8280 Fürstenfeld
Steiermark / Austria
Phone: +43 3382 55 100 81

fuerstenfeld@thermen-vulkanland.at

The „Fürstenfeld Fortress Path“ is operated by the Thermen- & Vulkanland Tourism Association in cooperation the:

Fürstenfeld Museum Association
c/o Museum Pfeilburg
A 8280 Fürstenfeld, Klostergasse 18,
pfeilburg@stwff.at
www.museum-pfeilburg.at

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Opening hours:

April – October

Tuesday – Sunday: 3pm – 6pm

From November to March, the museum is open to visitors by appointment at the Fürstenfeld Tourist Office (Phone: 03382/55470).

Guided tours for groups of 6 or more are also possible outside these opening hours.

Duration: about 1 hour

Advance reservation is required by contacvting the Fürstenfeld Tourism Office.

Pricing

Ticket prices:

Adults:

8 €
Children:

5 €
Groups / Seniors:

6 €
Guided tour fee (in addition to the entry fee):

2 €

Events

Long Night of Museums
03. October 2026
Lecture by Brigadier DDr. Andreas Stupka:
Lecture by Brigadier DDr. Andreas Stupka: "The Turkish Siege of 1683 and its Lessons for Today’s Security Policy Situation”
16. October 2026 @ 18:30
Guided tour by Karl Amtmann: “Art.Space.Fürstenfeld”
23. October 2026 @ 14:00

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Kapfenstein Castle

Schlösserstrasse — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:16:46 +0000

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Austria, Styria

Kapfenstein Castle

Kapfenstein 1, 8353 Kapfenstein

In the middle of the vineyards.

Features

Additional offers

Private guided tours
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Guided tour with the castle owner
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History

Decay and recovery.

Kapfenstein Castle is located in the Styrian „Vulkanland“, far to the southeast of Styria. It was built from the 10^th to the 11^th century by the Kapfenstein family as a border fortress against the Magyars. The castle defied countless attacks by the Huns, Turks and Kurucs, experienced times of decay and reconstruction and several changes of ownership. Since 1918, the castle and its lands have been owned by the Winkler-Hermaden family. During World War II, the castle was plundered and its agricultural holdings were destroyed.

Wine and enjoyment.

After reconstruction, a tavern was opened in the castle in the late 1940’s. In the 60’s, it was converted into a restaurant and hotel. Today, three generations lovingly take care of the castle hotel, kitchen and garden. Kapfenstein Castle sits amid 40 hectares of vineyards that are cultivated organically on volcanic soils by the Winkler-Hermaden Winery. Through meticulous selection of grapes during harvest, the wines reflect the typicality of the soil and the respective grape varieties.

Hotel & Restaurant

A place to enjoy and relax.

Today, the former fortress houses a cosy family hotel and restaurant that invites you to enjoy the romantic atmosphere, the silence, and the chef’s culinary skill. Here is a good place to rest but also to celebrate. Sixteen individual guest rooms, lovingly furnished with old furniture, but with modern comfort, invite you to stay a while. Each one has its own special flair. There is no room without a small, romantic niche somewhere.

Staying at Kapfenstein Castle is always attractive. Whoever comes here has found a true place of enjoyment. Depending on the season and the current offer of the region, there is a 4- to 6-course gourmet menu, accompanied by the best wines from the family-owned winery.

A vineyard picnic — bookable from mid-April to mid-October, from Thursday to Sunday. Choose from a vegetarian option, fried chicken, or the Kapfenstein Castle picnic basket with cold specialties. More information can be found here.

Winkler-Hermaden Winery

Wines with a family history.

At the Winkler-Hermaden Winery, 40 hectares of vineyards are organically cultivated on volcanic soils. Half of the vineyards, some of which are very old, are used for the production of strong red wines, such as OLIVIN. As for white wines, great emphasis is placed on pronounced aromas and attempts to work out the influence of the soil, the climate and the signature of the winery. In order to emphasize this regional emphasis, we select only the best oak wood from our own forests for the barrels.

Castle family

Contact & Info

Kapfenstein Castle – Hotel &Restaurant
The Winkler-Hermaden Family
A 8353 Kapfenstein, Kapfenstein 1, Steiermark

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Winkler-Hermaden Winery
Winkler-Hermaden Family
A 8353 Kapfenstein, Kapfenstein 106, Steiermark
Phone: 0043 (0) 3157 23 22
weingut@winkler-hermaden.at
www.winkler-hermaden.at

Hotel opening hours
Open daily from 8 March to 14 December 2026.
The castle will be closed for holidays from 13 July to 23 July 2026.

Hot meals in the restaurant
Please check our website for opening hours.
Dinner is served daily for hotel guests.

Wine tasting and sales at the vineyard
Mon–Sat from 10.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 18.00; closed on Sundays.
In December, January and February, by telephone booking only.

Hotel / Restaurant winter break: mid-December to early March

Events

STK Rare Wines Tasting in the Long Cellar
In their usual style, the 12 Styrian terroir and classic wine estates, along with two guest winemakers from Burgenland, invite you to a tasting of matured rare wines from the past decades in the Long Cellar of the Winkler-Hermaden estate! 11.30am – 4.30pm Wine tasting in the Long Cellar From 5pm: STK celebration at Kapfenstein Castle, music by ‘Steirische Vielfalt’, cuisine by Peter Troissinger Jr.
21. November 2026 @ 11:30 - 16:30
Advent menu at Kapfenstein Castle
Enjoy a cosy pre-Christmas evening with family or friends. The four-course evening menu is accompanied by folk music and pre-Christmas readings. Bookings: hotel@schloss-kapfenstein.at or 03157-300 300
28. November 2026 @ 18:30
Advent menu at Kapfenstein Castle
Enjoy a cosy pre-Christmas evening with family or friends. The four-course evening menu is accompanied by folk music and pre-Christmas readings. Bookings: hotel@schloss-kapfenstein.at or 03157-300 300
05. December 2026 @ 18:30
Advent menu at Kapfenstein Castle
Enjoy a cosy pre-Christmas evening with family or friends. The four-course evening menu is accompanied by folk music and pre-Christmas readings. Bookings: hotel@schloss-kapfenstein.at or 03157-300 300
12. December 2026 @ 18:30

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Obermayerhofen Castle

Schlösserstrasse — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:15:15 +0000

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Austria, Styria

Obermayerhofen Castle

Neustift bei Sebersdorf 1, 8272 Sebersdorf

The romantic wedding castle.

Features

History

Unbreakable.

Obermayerhofen Castle is located in the middle of a 170,000 m² park nestled in the gentle hills of the Styrian thermal spring region. Obermayerhofen was founded in 1170 as a fortified manor. To protect this property a knights‘ castle was also built. Unfortunately, knowledge of construction and destruction of this knights‘ castle has been lost. In 1377, the Teuffenbach family bought Obermayerhofen Castle and, in the course of their more than 200-year-old ownership, expanded the surrounding estate through constant acquisitions. At the beginning of the 16^th century, it was destroyed in Turkish attacks and was then not rebuilt until 1574. In the period following World War II, it was plundered by soldiers of the occupation and then left to decay.

Castle lord

A new, old owner.

In 1977, Count Harald Kottulinsky bought back the castle, which his family had owned from 1777 to 1924. In 1986, he opened a castle hotel offering exquisite comfort. Thirteen years later the adjoining palace park was extended by 170,000m². Romantic, stylish and noble–Obermayerhofen Castle is the perfect place for the most beautiful day in your life.

Hotel & Wedding

Romantic, stylish and noble in the middle of a green park.

Own own registry-office in the historic garten hall
Civil ceremony in the park
Baroque castle chapel
Beautiful arcaded courtyard for receptions
Historical wine cellar for a Styrian agape
Castle garden with wedding terrace
Castle restaurant with excellent cuisine
Romantic marriage suite
Hotel with 27 luxurious double rooms
Gaisrieglhof with two Hunting Parlors for traditional weddings or wedding-eve parties.

Free professional organization of the wedding celebration – we take care of flowers, the bridal bouquet, wedding cake, hairdresser, make-up artist, musicians, white doves, balloons, child care etc.

If you book all rooms, the castle will be yours exclusively!

Contact & Info

Family Graf Kottulinsky
A 8272 Sebersdorf, Neutift 1
Fax: +43 3333 2503 – 50

The hotel ist open from early March until New Year’s.

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Stainz Castle

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Fairytale Wedding

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