Castle Riegersburg
RiegersburgRiegersburg Castle is enthroned on a 482 meter high volcanic rock, visible from afar.
Landmarks & Popular Excursion Destination of Styria
Majestically perched on an extinct volcano, the Riegersburg stands proud. With 7 gates, 11 bastions, 4 kilometers of defensive walls, and 2 moats, the castle is well protected! The best way to explore this fortress is either via the historic footpath or adventurously via the Leopold climbing trail. For families with children, there is an exciting treasure hunt with the castle ghost Rüdiger. If you're in a hurry, you can easily take the castle lift.
Another highlight is the castle tavern, featuring a large beer garden and an amazing playground, offering a wonderful view over the Styrian hill country! The spectacular falconry show fascinates visitors of all ages and completes the Riegersburg outing.
Inside the castle, the historic state rooms, courtyards, as well as the Witch, Weapon, and Castle Museums, will captivate you:
The Castle Museum with the state rooms offers a journey into the history of Riegersburg in the 17th century. Two women's fates during the time of the Turkish Wars, forced labor, and witch hunts, but also baroque joie de vivre and festive culture.
The Witch Museum was redesigned in 2017 to be more modern. Videos and sound installations, as well as informative texts, now convey a comprehensible picture of a time and mindset that may seem both foreign and yet strangely familiar to us. Issues like exclusion, persecution, and similar themes are still as relevant as ever.
The Weapon Museum displays armor, swords, bladed and stabbing weapons, rifles, and pistols—craftsmanship and technical skills spanning 400 years. Defense and attack, hunting and pleasure.
Tips for Children:
Treasure Hunt: The castle ghost Rüdiger has hidden a letter at each of the 7 gates of Riegersburg. Whether you walk up or take the lift, it makes no difference for the search. All 7 letters form a solution word that must be put together correctly, and then you’ll receive a small reward! Good luck—you can do it!
Special Audioguide for Children: A special audioguide for children aged 6 to 14 guides them through the three museums of Riegersburg with simple texts.
Friendship Book Rally: Rüdiger loves visits from friends and even has his own friendship book in his room, where everyone can sign. Six Rüdiger pictures with numbers are hidden around the castle. If you find them, you can use them to unlock the chest and sign in the friendship book! We wish you lots of fun and success in the Friendship Book Rally!
Guided Tours & Visits: The impressive castle interiors can be individually visited during opening hours (we recommend our audioguides, including an exciting one for children!). There are also scheduled guided tours available.
Enjoy your excursion day at this special landmark: To the tours
Purchase tickets in advance in our webshop: To the webshop
Majestic Climbing Trails On the volcanic rocks of Riegersburg, there are 5 climbing trails (Leopold, Heinrich, an extension between Leopold & Heinrich, Charlotte, and the Gallerin Roof). These trails lead to the Riegersburg tavern, offering various levels of difficulty. The climbing trails are open to the public with your own climbing gear.
The Jungfernsteig & Rittersteig can only be accessed with prior registration and must be accompanied by an instructor (e.g., Nature Boy Training).
Season opening on Saturday, April 5, 2025!
End of April: last admission to the castle/museum at 4 pm
May to September: last admission to the castle/museum at 5 pm
October to November 2: last admission to the castle/museum at 4 pm
Castle tavern opening hours
April 4 to May: daily from 10 am to 5 pm
June to September: daily 9 am to 5 pm
October through November 2: daily 10 am to 5 pm
Tickets are also available in advance in the webshop here.
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