Forchtenstein Castle Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Hungarian

1 hour

Mobile ticket

The armoury with its holdings that cover over four centuries of history.

Rarities and masterpieces from the Kunstkammer (cabinet of curiosities) and Ottoman booty.

Areas like the kitchen and bakery convey an impression of daily life at the castle in the past

A staggering fifty metres deep well, it was once essential for survival at the fortress.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Forchtenstein Castle

Forchtenstein Castle, Burgenland’s imposing landmark and one of the oldest museum sites in Europe, has long served as a “strongbox” for the Esterházy princes’ exquisite treasures and as a depot for military equipment. Visit the armoury with its holdings that cover over four centuries of history. Further highlights on this tour include rarities and masterpieces from the Kunstkammer (cabinet of curiosities) and Ottoman booty. Areas like the kitchen and bakery convey an impression of daily life at the castle in the past. At the end of the tour, take a look down the well. A staggering fifty metres deep, it was once essential for survival at the fortress.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Certified tour guide.

All Fees and Taxes

Options

Guided tour in German

Guided tour in Hungarian

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great journey into the past
Roam52213245506,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the best preserved castles in Austria. The tour was just over an hour long and was more than informative. You can feel the love for their profession in all employees. The stairs are a bit arduous for people with knee problems, but here too they act with a lot of patience and understanding and are taken into consideration without giving the feeling of stopping the group. Also in the ticket shop you are served very friendly.
Great Tour
nlachance521,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We visited the castle and took the "English language" tour, which was really excellent. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and also very friendly. She even came around to talk with us after we continued exploring the castle. The castle, the displays, and the views were all well worth the trip and cost of entry.
Must see
seahawksXLVIII,,Jul 25, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely worth to visit. Very nice place with a ton of artifacts and interesting facts about the place. The tour was great. Worth to pay the extra few euros