Castle Riegersburg -
Landmark of Styria
The Riegersburg is considered to be the largest castle in Styria and is one of the most popular destinations in the country. As an impregnable fortress perched high up on the rocks and is not in vain one of the most popular attractions in the Region. Thanks to its imposing fortifications and unique location of the castle, it had already yesteryear to the strongest fortress in the country, which has never been conquered.
History is brought to life. The three museums can very well be used alone to visit with one of our exciting tours. You are immersed in a completely different world and learns a lot about life at the castle, admire the magnificent rooms, learn a lot about witches and can try out weapons.
Ascent to the castle
As always, the castle of our visitors is reached – the climb is a priceless experience.
Whether you want to climb the castle with the inclined elevator built in 2003, the classic way on foot or via the via ferrata - the castle grounds offers numerous attractions just waiting to be discovered.
Especially for Families and children a varied programme is on schedule. From boredom for sure!
Tip!
The Riegersburg is the road of 41 castles and palaces along with the famous Castles. Most of the castles and palaces are also in Styria.
The Castle -
What happened so far
FIRST DOCUMENTED
MENTION
The Riegersburg castle is first mentioned in a document.
FAMILY OF LIECHTENSTEIN
In 1822, the Riegersburg of the family is auctioned in Liechtenstein and is since then in family possession.
Witches and wizards
In 1987, the Styrian provincial government has installed the exhibition "witches and wizards", which was to date the most successful Styrian provincial exhibition.
Clear & Solid
In 1996, the family Lichtenstein made a decisive contribution to the Millennium celebrations of Austria with the exhibition "Clear & Feast" – history of the house of Liechtenstein, which is associated with the Austrian closely.
Roof area
A true mammoth project! The entire surface of the roof (roof and roof tiles) in the high castle - the approximately 10,000-square - will be completely renewed.
Inclined Elevator
Establishment of an inclined Elevator to the castle with the help of the state of Styria.
Castle Museum
The castle Museum, under the title of "Legendary Riegersburg – Legendary women", which is located in the living areas and magnificent, is opened after a redesign.
Climbing
In may 2011, the new angelgte "Leopold is opened via ferrata". In April 2012, Heinrich-climbing follow "get" and "virgin dough". The latter is the only Guide from the nature boy Riegersburg accessible.
Weapons Museum
The weapons Museum will be presented in the year 2013 in the new designer shape in new premises and shows the weapons of the Riegersburg castle from 4 centuries.
Castle tavern
In the Winter of 2015/2016, the castle tavern is modernized and a building with a panoramic view expanded.
Witch Museum
For its 30th anniversary, the witch Museum in 2017 will be re-opened and are now informed with clear labels, and modern visual and sound effects, the story of the persecution of witches.
Defensive walls
Renovation of all the defensive walls around the Riegersburg. At the time of Survey it is found that it is almost 4 kilometers of walls!
The Roof Of The Castle Tavern
In the Winter of 2018, the roof of the castle tavern follows. The roof is renovated and the roof is completely new tiles.
Visitor center
Refurbishment and a complete redesign of the station to the castle, lift, and also serves as a new visitor centre of the Riegersburg.
Pest infestation
Wood worm-fighting in the roof of the Riegersburg.
Always lots to do
And to our beloved Riegersburg, there is always a lot to do. In addition to large projects, and renovations of the regular care and maintenance of the castle hill and the building, as well as ongoing repair work.
