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A mighty volcanic rock, centuries-old walls and stories that continue to fascinate:<\/strong> Riegersburg Castle has reached the grand Austrian final of the ORF television show \u201c9 Places \u2013 9 Treasures\u201d 2026 and will represent Styria in the nationwide competition. On 26 October 2026 at 8:15 p.m.<\/strong>, ORF 2 and ORF ON will broadcast the exciting decision live.<\/p>\n Rising high above the gentle hills of southeastern Styria, the magnificent Riegersburg Castle is one of the region’s most impressive landmarks. For centuries, its extraordinary location on a mighty volcanic rock has shaped the surrounding landscape and inspired visitors from near and far.<\/p>\n Thanks to the overwhelming support of countless people, Riegersburg Castle was selected as Styria’s winning candidate. Phone calls, text messages and the shared enthusiasm for this historic landmark have helped the castle reach the national final.<\/p>\n Now, Riegersburg Castle has the opportunity to capture the hearts of viewers across Austria.<\/p>\n Riegersburg Castle is far more than an impressive fortress. Behind its mighty walls lie centuries of fascinating stories, magnificent historic rooms and remarkable insights into the lives of past generations.<\/p>\n Even the journey up to the castle becomes an adventure through time. Historic gateways, mighty bastions and breathtaking views across vineyards and rolling hills accompany visitors on their way to the top.<\/p>\n The museums and historic interiors invite guests to immerse themselves in the past and discover a unique cultural heritage that brings together history, architecture and nature.<\/p>\n Beyond its historic treasures, Riegersburg Castle offers a wide range of memorable experiences. The birds of prey centre provides fascinating encounters with majestic birds, while the climbing routes along the volcanic rock offer adventurous visitors a completely new perspective on the castle and its surroundings.<\/p>\n After a day of discovery, the castle tavern is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the spectacular views.<\/p>\n Austria’s National Day promises an exciting evening as nine extraordinary places from across the country compete for the prestigious title of Austria’s most beautiful place.<\/p>\n Representing Styria, Riegersburg Castle will take centre stage in the grand final.<\/p>\n The live broadcast begins on Monday, 26 October 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on ORF 2 and ORF ON<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Viewers can participate by telephone or text message during the live show. Voting will only begin after all nine destinations have been presented and the hosts officially open the voting period. The relevant telephone numbers and voting deadline will be announced during the broadcast.<\/p>\n Reaching the national final is not only a wonderful achievement for Riegersburg Castle but also an opportunity to showcase Styria’s rich cultural heritage to audiences throughout Austria.<\/p>\n As part of Castle Road, Riegersburg Castle represents the unique value of Europe’s historic landmarks: places that preserve memories, connect people and bring our shared cultural heritage to life.<\/p>\n Tune in on 26 October, share the excitement and support Riegersburg Castle on its journey towards becoming one of Austria’s most treasured places!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t ========================\nSLOVEN\u0160\u010cINA\n========================<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ein besonderer Moment f\u00fcr die Steiermark: Die Riegersburg steht im \u00d6sterreich-Finale von \u201e9 Pl\u00e4tze \u2013 9 Sch\u00e4tze\u201c! 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Oktober 2026 entscheidet sich live auf ORF 2, welcher Ort zu \u00d6sterreichs sch\u00f6nstem Platz gew\u00e4hlt wird.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8831,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[204],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8827"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8833,"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8827\/revisions\/8833"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/schloesserstrasse.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Riegersburg Castle \u2013 A Special Achievement for Styria<\/h2>\n
Where History Comes to Life<\/h2>\n
The Grand Austrian Final on 26 October 2026<\/h2>\n
Together for Riegersburg Castle<\/h2>\n