NEWS & EVENTS
EDUCATORS DAY
FREE ADMISSION FOR EDUCATORS
We invite all professionals working in education, childcare and care services to enjoy a free day out at Riegersburg Castle! No reservation required.
Simply provide your name and school at the ticket office on 16 July or 10 September 2026. The free ticket includes ascent and descent (castle path or lift), admission to the castle interiors including the museums, and the birds of prey flight show.
Tickets for educators free of charge. Ticket prices for accompanying persons can be found here.
Important notice: The free ticket can only be collected at the visitor centre (valley station). At the castle path, there is only a ticket machine and no staff on site.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 03153 / 8213 or by email.
VIA FERRATA CHALLENGE 2026
CONQUER THE CASTLE ROCK –
BECOME A LEGEND!
The Riegersburg Via Ferrata Challenge challenges everyone from beginners to extreme athletes who have the courage to take on the legendary castle rock and its via ferratas.
On 5 September 2026, you can start anytime between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm and complete as many via ferratas as you like.
This is not a race against the clock, but a personal challenge – anyone who completes their category is a winner.
For each completed category, there is an award such as a certificate or a commemorative pin.
📅 When?
Saturday, 5 September 2026
⏰ 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
🎫 Entry fee: Details to follow
🧗♀️ Equipment: Complete via ferrata equipment (harness, via ferrata set, helmet, gloves) is mandatory and must be brought by participants themselves. A short sling as a resting aid is required!
📩 Registration by no later than 01 September 2026 at office@kletterhalle-fuerstenfeld.at
