Castle Riegersburg

Landmark & popular excursion destination in Styria
The Riegersburg proudly stands on a dormant volcano. 7 gates, 11 bastions, 4 kilometers of defensive walls, and 2 moats protect the castle! The best way to explore this fortress is via the historical footpath or adventurously via the Leopold climbing path. For families with children, there is an exciting treasure hunt with the castle ghost Rüdiger. If you're in a rush, you can conveniently take the castle lift.

Another highlight is the castle tavern with a large beer garden and a fantastic playground, including wonderful views over the Styrian hills! The spectacular bird of prey flight show fascinates young and old and completes the Riegersburg excursion.

In the castle, the historical state rooms, courtyards, and the witch, weapon, and castle museum are fascinating:
The castle museum with the state rooms offers a journey into the history of Riegersburg in the 17th century. Two women's fates during the time of Turkish wars, forced labor, and witch hunts, but also of baroque joie de vivre and festive culture.

The witch museum was newly designed in 2017 and made more contemporary. Videos and sound installations, as well as informative texts, now convey an understandable picture of a time and a mindset that is, on one hand, foreign to us, but, on the other hand, perhaps all too familiar. Because issues like exclusion, persecution, etc., are as relevant as ever.

The weapon museum presents armor and swords, cutting and stabbing weapons, rifles, and pistols. Craftsmanship and technical skills from 400 years. Defense and attack, hunting and pleasure.

Tips for children:
Treasure Hunt: The castle ghost Rüdiger has hidden a letter in each of the 7 gates of Riegersburg. Whether you go up the castle or come from the lift – it makes no difference in the search. All 7 letters form a solution word, which just needs to be put together correctly – and you'll receive a small reward! Good luck – you can do it!

A special audio guide for children aged 6 to 14 leads through the three museums of Riegersburg with simple texts.

Friends Book Rally
Rüdiger always enjoys the visit of friends and even has his own friends book in his Rüdiger room where everyone can sign in. There are 6 Rüdiger pictures with numbers hidden in the castle. Those who find them can surely open the locked chest and sign in the friends book! We wish you much fun and success at the friends book rally!

Guided Tours & Visits:
The impressive castle interior can be visited individually during opening hours (we recommend our audio guides – exciting audio guides also for children!), and there are also dates for guided tours.

Enjoy your day trip at this special attraction: To the Guided Tours
You can purchase tickets in advance in our webshop: To the Webshop

Majestic Via Ferrata
On the volcanic rock of Riegersburg, there are  5 via ferratas (Leopold, Heinrich, an extension between Leopold & Heinrich, Charlotte & the Gallerin roof) – these lead to the castle tavern of Riegersburg at different levels of difficulty. The via ferratas are publicly accessible with your own climbing gear.

The ascent of the Jungfernsteig & Rittersteig is only permitted with prior registration and in the company of a trainer (e.g. Nature Boy Training)