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.

Special guided tours for children (ages 6 to 9) or the children’s audio guide (ages 6 to 14) bring the story of Riegersburg and its sights to life in an exciting way—especially for our youngest visitors. Even more fun and informative content is available to take home in printed form. In his Rüdiger books, our castle ghost takes children on a journey of discovery and shares stories about his mighty fortress.

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

tour for children

During the Styrian summer and autumn holidays, there will once again be daily children’s tours. We'll go in search of noble ladies and brave heroes between the ages of 6 and 9, facing fun challenges and learning all about life at Riegersburg—in around 75 minutes.

Did knights actually dance?
Did they have good table manners?
Were princesses also brave?
How does a knight's helmet feel?
Is there a treasure in the castle???

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

A special room in Riegersburg Castle is dedicated entirely to our castle ghost, Rüdiger! You’ll find the entrance right in the first castle courtyard (just after the castle shop, near the main entrance). Here, everything revolves around the ancient castle ghost of 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!

Inside the castle rooms, 6 numbered Rüdiger pictures are hidden. If you find them all, you just might be able to open the locked chest in the Rüdiger Room—and sign your name in his friendship book!

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?

Both books are available in all Riegersburg shops. You can also order them by phone at +43 3153 8213 or in writing via E-mail!

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