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Burg ForchtensteinPhoto: Burg Forchtenstein, Esterhazy
The mighty Forchtenstein Castle is the landmark of the Rosalia-Neufelder Lake District, standing on a Dolomite rock, it greets its guests from afar.
Since 1626, it has been owned by the Esterhazy princes. It attracts over 100,000 guests each year through its numerous exhibitions and events. The historic site boasts one of the largest private weapon collections in Central Europe and additionally provides insight into the collecting passion of the first Prince Esterházy Paul. In the inner courtyard, visitors are surprised by the largest surface area secco wall paintings north of the Alps.
Visitors can choose from various guided tour options and thus find the best fit for their interests. Particularly popular, besides the castle ticket with a guided tour, is the "Night Watch" (various dates), where Franciscus Fabiankovich, the former castle captain of 1683, comes back to life for the night watch. Forchtenstein Castle is of great interest not only to history enthusiasts and museum lovers but also to families due to the numerous children's events that take place throughout the year. The "Family Draculade" and the "Dragon Festival" in autumn make Forchtenstein Castle an exciting experience for young and old alike.
The Easter market, the chestnut festival, and the Advent market complete the offerings at the castle.
The modern café-restaurant Grenadier invites you to enjoy regional cuisine in an authentic setting. The terrace offers a wonderful view of the Wulka Valley all the way to Lake Neusiedl.
Guided tours until the end of August (GERMAN) daily at 11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m., and 4.00 p.m., Friday to Sunday additionally at 2.00 p.m.
With the Burgenland Card, the castle ticket (without a guided tour) is included. However, for an additional fee of € 6.00, you can book the guided tour as well.
Opening times
Guided Times
Castle Ticket with Tour
January - March
Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(exclusively as part of the tour)
Winter Castle Tours:
start in German at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Sat, Sun & public holidays additionally at 3:00 PM
Hungarian tour: Sat, Sun & public holidays at 12:00 PM
April - May
Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
June - August
open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
September - October
Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
From November 2025
Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(exclusively as part of the tour)
Public transport
Bahnhof Mattersburg, Bahnhof Wiesen/Sigleß
weiter mit dem Bus Haltestelle direkt vor der Burg
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Directions
A1, A2. A3. S4. S31,
Bundes- und Landesstraßen
Parking
direkt vor der Burg
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