Riegersburg Castle: The destination for children and families in Styria

Again and again the question arises what to experience with children in Styria. Which destination offers entertainment and educational for the whole family? Riegersburg Castle is the ideal location for a family outing near Graz and in Styria.

Bei speziellen Guided Tours für Kinder (von 6 bis 9 Jahren) oder mit dem Audioguide für Kinder (von 6 bis 14 Jahren) wird die Entstehungsgeschichte der Riegersburg mit all ihren Sehenswürdigkeiten besonders für die Jüngsten unter unseren Besuchern spannend dargeboten. Noch mehr lustig aufbereitete Infos gibts in lesbarer Form für zu Hause. In seinen Rüdiger-Büchern nimmt unser Burggespenst die Kinder mit auf Entdeckungsreise und erzählt von seiner mächtigen Festung.

Hello, I am Rüdiger!

Once I was a handsome knight who had a small castle built here on the volcanic rock in the middle of the Styrian hill country. This castle was named after me - the Rüdigersburg - and over the centuries it has developed into the name Riegersburg. But not only the name has changed. The small Rüdigersburg has grown into a large and mighty fortress. Seven gates, eleven bastions, four kilometers of defensive walls and two moats protect the castle! Today I am a ghost and have been living here on Riegersburg Castle for almost 900 years.

FAMILY TRIP TO SOUTHEASTERN STYRIA

At Riegersburg Castle we offer great attractions and adventurous activities for children. Thus, we provide the perfect destination with children on the weekend or even in bad weather. A day trip for the whole family, which will certainly remain in everyone's memory for a long time.

For the entertainment of our younger guests, there is a separate large children's playground at the castle tavern with a knight's castle to climb, balance and slide.

An audio guide can be hired in German, English, Hungarian, Slovenian, Italian, French, Czech, Spanish, Russian and as a variant for children aged 6-14.

Attractions

Guided tours for children

In den steirischen Sommer- und Herbstferien gibt es wieder tägliche Kinderführungen. Wir begeben uns auf die Suche nach edlen Damen und tapferen Helden zwischen 6 und 9 Jahren und werden in ca. 75 Minuten manch eine Prüfung bestehen und einiges über das Leben auf der Riegersburg erfahren.

Did knights actually dance?
Did they have good table manners?
Were princesses also brave?
How does a knight's helmet feel?
Gibt es auf der Burg einen Schatz???6

Scavenger hunt

The castle ghost Rüdiger has hidden a letter in each of the 7 gates on the castle path to Riegersburg Castle.

It doesn't matter whether you go up the castle or come down from the lift and walk down the castle path - it doesn't make any difference when searching.

Collect all 7 letters and memorize them carefully!

Whoever can name all the correct letters in one of the castle's shops will receive a small reward!

Good luck - you can do it!

Further information and downloads can be found here.

Rüdiger room

Ein eigener Raum in der Riegersburg, der nur unserem Burggespenst Rüdiger gewidmet ist! Den Eingang findest du direkt im 1. Burghof (nach dem Burgshop gleich beim Einang in die Burg). Hier dreht sich wirklich alles um das uralte Burggespenst der Riegersburg.

Sit down on the colorful cushions in the room and make yourself comfortable. In a short film you will learn a lot about the castle ghost Rüdiger and his Riegersburg.

FRIEND BOOK RALLY

Rüdiger is always happy to have friends over and even has his own friend book in his Rüdiger room where everyone can sign in.

But where is the friend book?

Oh dear, unfortunately it's in a locked chest!

In den Räumen der Burg sind 6 Rüdiger-Bilder mit Nummern versteckt. Wer diese findet, kann damit bestimmt die versperrte Truhe im Rüdigerraum öffnen und sich in seinem Freundebuch eintragen!

We wish you lots of fun!

AUDIO GUIDE FOR KIDS

A special audio guide for children from 6 to 14 years leads through the three museums of the Riegersburg with simple text.

Playground

For the entertainment of our younger guests, there is a separate large children's playground at the castle tavern with a knight's castle to climb, balance and slide.

KNIGHT's ROUTE FOR KIDS

A climbing route specially created for children can be climbed with a guide from Naturbursch Riegersburg.

TIP: BIRD OF PREY SHOW

Visit the bird of prey station Riegersburg. An impressive and highly professional flight demonstration with birds of prey awaits you. Learn more about the high art of falconry and get to know the kings of the air up close.

TO THE BIRD OF PREY SHOW

The Rüdiger books

Nobody knows my castle as well as I do and if you want you can read everything in my book "Rüdiger and the Riegersburg".

Where can I buy the Rüdiger books?

Die beiden Bücher sind in allen Shops der Riegersburg erhältlich. Die Bücher können aber auch gerne telefonisch unter +43 3153 8213 oder schriftlich per email bestellt werden!

In my new book I tell you about my first big adventure with friends and an exciting scavenger hunt!