With the Burg Opening, we welcome spring in the Thermen & Vulkanland – attractions, the unique flair of Riegersburg Castle, and culinary offerings from the castle tavern make the day an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
PROGRAM::
10:00 a.m. – 1st Castle Bridge
Castle Gate Opening – Official opening of Riegersburg Castle
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. – In the castle
Museums – Castle, Weapons, and Witch Museum
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. – Tavern beer garden (pavilion)
Castle wine presentation – presentation and sales
10:00–17:00 – Demonstration forge
Blacksmithing – Forging with blacksmith Jonas (surcharge)
10:00–17:00 – Outer bailey
A look into the cards – Card reading with Marion (surcharge)
10:00–17:00 – Battlements
3D archery – Archery on the battlements
10:00–17:00 – Fireplace room tavern
Face painting – Face painting for children
10:00–17:00 – around the castle grounds
Music program – Kraut & Ruam, Styrian music
10:00–17:00 – always where something is happening
Herald of the day – Günther Maierhofer
10:30 – Second castle courtyard
Sword fight – Ritterbund zu Reckhersburg
11:00 – First castle courtyard
Kids tour and castle tour – Guided castle tours
11:00 – Meeting point: tavern garden terrace
Exclusive castle wine vineyard hike – Guided tour with tasting
11:00 – Bird of prey station
Flight show – Birds of prey in flight
12:00 – Bird of prey station
Weapons demonstration – Knight group Prellhawer
12:00 – Meeting point: tavern garden terrace
Beginner-only via ferrata tour – Guided climb incl. equipment (registration required: office@naturbursch.at)
12:30 – Second castle courtyard
Sword fight – Ritterbund zu Reckhersburg
13:00 – First castle courtyard
Kids tour and castle tour – Guided castle tours
13:00 – Meeting point: tavern garden terrace
Exclusive castle wine vineyard hike – Guided tour with tasting
Exklusive Burgwein-Riedenwanderung – Führung mit Verkostung
14:00 – Meeting point: tavern garden terrace
Beginner-only via ferrata tour – Guided climb incl. equipment (registration required: office@naturbursch.at)
Klettersteigtour exkl. für Einsteiger– Geführte Begehung inkl. Ausrüstung (nur mit Anmeldung: office@naturbursch.at)
14:30 – Bird of prey station
Knight combat – Knight group Prellhawer
15:00 – First castle courtyard
Kids tour and castle tour – Guided castle tours
15:00 – Meeting point: tavern garden terrace
Exclusive castle wine vineyard hike – Guided tour with tasting
15:00 – Bird of prey station
Flight show – Birds of prey in flight
16:00 – Tavern garden terrace
Sword fighting – Exciting finale with the Ritterbund zu Reckhersburg
Admission prices:
Adults: €36.90
Children (6–15 years): €21.50
Family ticket: €87.90
On Saturday, 9 May 2026, Riegersburg opens its gates for an extraordinary sports and nature experience: a 3D archery tournament in locations that normally remain hidden.
The tournament deliberately leads far from the regular visitor routes through the grounds of Riegersburg. Shooting takes place at selected stations that participants may access only on this day – including vineyards and secluded areas around the castle rock that are normally inaccessible. It is precisely this exclusive access that made the tournament an unforgettable experience for many archers last year.
Amid the historic setting, concentration, technique, and nature come together. Realistic 3D targets, varying distances, and the unique terrain create a demanding sporting challenge and genuine goosebump moments – high above the Styrian Volcanic Land.
The tournament is aimed at hobby archers who enjoy archery and extraordinary venues. The event concludes with a joint award ceremony in the tavern garden terrace – a relaxed finale with a view of Riegersburg, around 4:00 pm.
Key facts
Date: Saturday, 09 May 2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Location: Riegersburg, Styria
Discipline: 3D archery
Entry fee (incl. admission to the castle grounds):
* Adults: €20.00
* Children: €10.00
Award ceremony: approx. 4:00 pm, tavern garden terrace
A tournament that uniquely combines sport, history, and hidden sides of Riegersburg.
We invite all educators to an excursion day to Riegersburg Castle. No reservation necessary.
Simply state your name and school at the ticket desk on 10 July or 10 September 2026. The free ticket includes ascent and descent (castle path or lift), admission to the castle interiors including museums, and the bird of prey show.
Tickets for educators free of charge. Ticket prices for accompanying persons can be found here.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 03153 / 8213 or by email.
A nice evening awaits you in the restaurant garden of the Burgtaverne with witch stew and pancakes baked over a campfire. Watch the full moon and listen to live music.
More information will follow.
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 freely between 5:00 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
⏰ 5:00 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
Experience the golden autumn season at Riegersburg and enjoy freshly roasted chestnuts and a glass of fruity young wine at the castle tavern – straight from our region! 😋
📅 When?
Friday, 24 October to Sunday, 26 October 2025
⏰ Daily from 11:00 AM
Our regional partners:
🌰 Maronihof Hinteregger
🍷 Weingut Buschenschank Bernhart
Don’t miss out on this autumn tradition! We look forward to your visit! 🥰