NEWS & EVENTS

CASTLE OPENING 2026

SPRING AWAKENING AT RIEGERSBURG CASTLE

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

14:00 – Meeting point: tavern garden terrace
Beginner-only via ferrata tour – Guided climb incl. equipment (registration required: 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

PAINTING AND DRAWING CONTEST 

Our painting and drawing contest 2026 for children aged 6 to 12 is entering its fifth round during the summer holidays!
 
Self-painted and drawn pictures on the theme “Rüdiger and the Treasure Map” can be handed in at the castle shop from 11 July to 31 August 2026.
 
At the castle and in the castle tavern, drawing pads and colored pencils are ready for you!
 
There are great prizes to be won:
1st prize: Large surprise package
2nd prize: Rüdiger T-shirt
3rd prize: Rüdiger cap

REPORT CARD WEEK

FREE ENTRY WITH REPORT CARD

From 10 to 17 July 2026, school pupils born between 2011 and 2020 receive a free Prince Ticket upon presentation of their Austrian report card.

The ticket includes admission to the castle and the Birds of Prey Flight Show. A photo of the report card on your phone is sufficient.

Each child may redeem one report card once for one Prince Ticket.

EDUCATORS DAY

FREE ADMISSION FOR EDUCATORS

We invite all educators to an excursion day to Riegersburg Castle. No reservation necessary.

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.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 03153 / 8213 or by email.

FULL MOON NIGHTS 2026

A magical evening awaits you in the castle tavern’s outdoor dining area with witches’ goulash, pancakes baked over the campfire and live music (31 July: Frank und Frei | 28 August: Hausband) under the full moon. In addition, blacksmithing demonstrations, exciting castle tours and an adventurous children’s programme bring the castle grounds to life. The spectacular knight fights by the Ritterbund Reckherspurg and the Prellhawer are among the highlights of the evening.


Children’s Programme

5:30 pm – 1st Castle Courtyard
Children’s tour – Children, conquer the castle!

6:30 pm – Bathhouse
Children’s sword fighting with the knights


Programme

7:30 pm – 2nd Castle Courtyard
Knight sword fight: The Knights’ Wedding

8:00 pm, 9:00 pm & 10:30 pm – 1st Castle Courtyard
Through the castle with court gossip – castle tour

8:30 pm – Bathhouse
Iron & Honour: Discover the knight’s weapons and experience them up close

10:00 pm – 2nd Castle Courtyard
Knight sword fight: The Knights’ Wedding

11:00 pm – 1st Castle Moat
Witch trial & witches’ flight


Further Programme Highlights

Full moon climbing on the Jungfernsteig with Naturbursch Riegersburg
Advance registration required at +43 680 / 20 49 449 (start: 8:30 pm | for advanced climbers only | equipment rental possible upon registration).

Castle historian Günther Maierhofer as herald of the evening

Blacksmithing demonstration with Jonas the Blacksmith (surcharge on site)

Archery on the battlements (4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | surcharge on site)


Prices

Adults: €19.90
Children (6–15 years): €12.90
Families (2 adults & 2 children): €49.90

Price includes lift (operates until 1:00 am) & footpath


Limited tickets!
The event takes place in all weather conditions.

Vollmondnacht der Riegersubrg am 31. Juli und 28. August 2026

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 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

CHESTNUTS & YOUNG WINE AT THE CASTLE TAVERN

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! 🥰