Castle Großsölk
The historical building was built in the 14th century and had an important role for the ancient trade routes via the Sölkpass. Up until the 17th century., The castle was owned by the local princes who sold it finally in 1617 to the Order of Jesuits. After the dissolution of the Order, the house was a parsonage and since 1998, the castle is the Nature Park House.
Exhibition: "The Gold of the Hill"
We present in the Castle Gallery exhibition "The Gold of the Hill". The Ennstaler Steirerkäs is a regionally typical rustic product with a long tradition and history. Nestled in the cultural evolution of the exhibition from the Middle Ages to modern times, the ancient cheese tradition.
Sölker Jesuitengarden
The Jesuitengarden is located in the inner courtyard of the Castle Großsölk and is recognized as a teaching and display garden. Besides flowers many many medicinal and culinary herbs grow here as well as new and old forgotten vegetable varieties. You will learn how to use it in kitchen, in cosmetics and traditional medicine. The visit of the Jesuit garden without guide is possible every day.
Church of St. Leonhard
The Church of St. Leonhard was up to collect the Jesuits of former private stables of the noble owner of the castle. In 1743, the barn was rebuilt by the monks as a church.
Opening period:
from 11.05.-05.10.2024 every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
The castle is also open on the following Sundays:
July 14 and 28, 2024
August 04 and 18, 2024
September 01 and 15, 2024
The castle café is always open on Saturdays and on Sundays according to the opening hours of the castle.
Entrance fees:
Adults € 8,--, children (from 6 - 14 years) € 5,--, with Sommercard free instruction!
Family ticket (2 adults to 4 children) € 18,--
Group price from 8 persons: adults € 7,--, children (from 6 - 14 years) € 4,50