Overview
Available languages
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
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.
Options
Guided tour in Hungarian
Guided tour in German
What‘s Included
Certified tour guide.
All Fees and Taxes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great journey into the past
Roam52213245506,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One 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
5.00We 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
5.00Absolutely 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
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Operated by Esterhazy Betriebe GmbH