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. The imperial castle sits on an idyllic estate containing exciting adventure walkways, varied themed gardens and lots of rare breed pets, as well as an adventure playground and a leisure park for children and families with a new ball track. From mid-March 2023, a balance bike course for children will provide even more action. With its exhibitions and numerous events for the whole family, Schloss Hof is always worth a visit.

The Easter and Spring Market starts on 11 March. More info

Special exhibitions:

“Treasures of the Imperial Table – Gold Spoons and Imperial Tableware” | March 11 – Nov. 1, 2023: Gold Spoons and Imperial Tableware. The exhibition at Schloss Hof Estate shows the most beautiful pieces from the holdings of the former imperial court silver and tableware chamber and illustrates the sparkling work of court dining culture from Baroque to Historicism.

Guided tours 2023

Special exhibition “Treasures of the Imperial Table – Gold Spoons and Imperial Tableware” can be extended to include a tour of the state rooms. German: daily 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 16:30, English: every Sunday 10:30, Slovak: every Sunday and on Slovak holidays 11:30 and 13:30. Hungarian: Hungarian holidays at 12:00 and 14:30 respectively.

The accompanying brochures are available in English.

Tour of the garden: daily at 15:00 when the weather is nice

Guided tours (also in other languages) at www.schlosshof.at and anytime by prior appointment.

Opening times in 2023:
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. In 2023, the idyllic hunting lodge shows kitchen secrets behind the scenes as part of the special exhibition "Treasures of the Imperial Table". The diverse tasks involved in running the estate and the unbelievable effort and expense that went into the opulent, ceremonial court is excitingly staged here.

Guided tours 2023

• Guided tours through the special exhibition “Treasures of the Imperial Table – Kitchen Secrets Behind the Scenes”: Sat, Sun, public holidays 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m
• Guided tour for families through the special exhibition “Treasures of the Imperial Table – Kitchen Secrets Behind the Scenes”: Sat, Sun, public holidays 12:30 p.m.

Opening times
March 11 – November 1, 2023

Current information on opening times and prices for Schloss Hof Estate and Niederweiden Palace: www.schlosshof.at, tel. +43-(0)2285-200 00, office@schlosshof.at

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