Schloss Hof Estate

Schloss Hof Estate, the former imperial country residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy and Maria Theresa is over 70 hectares in area, making it Austria's largest palace complex in the countryside. The imperial dream home of the former owners can be marveled at in the grand palace. Outside, there are magnificent Baroque gardens with splendid fountains and sculptures. In addition to the imperial palace, visitors can also explore the picturesque estate, the fun-filled adventure trails, a variety of themed gardens and see many rare breeds of domestic animals, as well as enjoy an adventure playground and the kids’ and family world with its new ball run and balance bike course. With its exhibitions and numerous events for the whole family, Schloss Hof is always worth a visit.

Special exhibitions:

“The Man behind the Prince – Eugene, the Networker and Collector” | 3.15. – 11.2.2025: The special exhibition for 2025 is dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Schloss Hof and how it was designed by Prince Eugene. Prince Eugene of Savoy acquired the Hof estate, located around 40 kilometers east of Vienna, in 1725 and began to transform the original Renaissance castle into a Baroque palace complex. What he created here left nothing to be desired.

The Schloss Hof part of the exhibition explores the background to Eugene’s rapid rise as a defining figure of the Austrian Baroque. The many sides of this brilliant networker and manic collector, who was the center of an elite circle of friends and artists, are presented in an illustrative way.

Guided tours in 2025

Tour of the state rooms and special exhibition “The Man behind the Prince – Eugene, the Networker and Collector”:

German: daily at 11.00 am, 12.30 pm, 2.00 pm and 4.30 pm
English: every Sunday at 10.30 am
Slovakian: every Sunday and on Slovakian public holidays at 11.30 am and 1.30 pm
Hungarian: on Hungarian public holidays and every 1st Sunday of the month 12:00 noon and 2:30 pm5(Additional charge for a guided tour)

Exhibition catalogues in English are available.

Garden tour: daily at 3.00 pm in good weather

More information about the guided tours can be found at www.schlosshof.at

Opening times 2024: 
Open daily except December 24.

Schloss Niederweiden

Schloss Niederweiden belongs to the Schloss Hof Estate. The Baroque architectural jewel was built in 1693 by Johann Bernhard Fischer of Erlach and bought in 1726 by Prince Eugene of Savoy, who used it as a venue for lavish hunting parties. With the elegance of a French pleasure château and the charm of a stately northern Italian villa, it radiates a very special appeal. You can also enjoy the Baroque splendor of a hearty venison dish in the attached game kitchen.

Special exhibition “The Man behind the Prince – Eugene, the Builder and Visionary”: In 2025, the focus at Schloss Niederweiden will be on the Prince’s outstanding architectural achievements. Schloss Hof and its spectacular gardens – Eugene’s last major building project – will be presented as an expression of the aristocratic lifestyle and attitude to life of the era.

Guided tours in 2025

• Special exhibition “The Man behind the Prince - Eugene, the Builder and Visionary”: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm (extra charge for guided tours)

Opening times
March 15 – November 2, 2025

Up-to-date information on opening times and prices for Schloss Hof and Schloss Niederweiden: www.schlosshof.at, Tel. +43-(0)2285-200 00, office@schlosshof.at

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