Castle Forchtenstein

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Forchtenstein Castle

Melinda-Esterházy-Platz 1
7212 Forchtenstein

Getting there: By car, via the A2/A3 towards Eisenstadt, continue on the S31 to the Forchtenstein exit. By bus from Vienna Südtirolerplatz to Forchtenstein.

Home to the treasures of the Esterházy princes, Forchtenstein Castle in Burgenland is a popular destination for a family day out.

  • Opening times

    • 01 January to 31 March
      Mo, We – Su and public holidays | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm only on a guided tour
    • 01 April to 30 June
      Mo, We – Su and public holidays | 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
    • 01 July to 31 August
      open daily | 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
    • 01 September to 31 October
      Mo, We – Su and public holidays | 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
    • 01 November to 31 December
      Mo, We – Su and public holidays | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm only on a guided tour
    • December 24: only children's program | 10.30 am

      "Waiting for the Christkind"

      December 31: only New Year's Eve guided tour | 10.00 pm (limited number of participants)

      December 25 – January 1: closed

  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • 3 Steps (Automatic sliding doors )
    • Further information
      • Seeing eye dogs allowed
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      50 % discount on admission price

    • Comments

      Restaurant is wheelchair-accessible

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