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Castle Bernstein

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  • Blick auf die Burg
    Blick auf die Burg
    Photo: Lamasy | Matthias Kronfuss

Bernstein Castle is a small, family-run hotel with nine lovingly restored guest rooms. We offer the charm of centuries past and breathtaking views of the Bucklige Welt region.

Open 2026: May 1 - October 26

Public transport from Vienna: approx. 1 hour 40 minutes

Public transport from Graz: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

For centuries, Bernstein Castle protected the population – today it offers tranquility and views of the Hungarian lowlands and southern Styria.

You can visit the fortifications, the castle garden, the chapel, and the Renaissance banquet hall. The interior is reserved for guests of the castle hotel.

Registration required: Only groups with registration can be admitted during high visitor numbers.
Meeting point: In front of the first castle gate


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Open May 01, 2026 through Oct 05, 2026 from Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 11:00–12:00 .

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47.406996, 16.252139
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47°24'25.2"N 16°15'07.7"E
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33T 594468 5251153
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