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
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.
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.
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.
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! 🥰