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.

During special guided tours for children (from 4 to 8 years) or with the audio guide for kids (from 6 to 14 years), the history of the Riegersburg with all its sights is presented in an exciting way, especially for the youngest among our visitors. Even more amusing information is available in readable form to take home. In his Rüdiger books, our castle ghost takes children on a voyage of discovery and tells them 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

Guided tours for children

During the Styrian summer and fall vacations, there will be daily guided tours for children. We go in search of noble ladies and brave heroes between the ages of 4 and 8 and will pass many a test and learn a lot about life at Riegersburg Castle 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

Ein eigener Raum in der Riegersburg, der nur unserem Burggespenst Rüdiger gewidmet ist! Den Eingang findest du direkt im 1. Burghof (nach dem Burgshop gleich beim Einang in die Burg). Hier dreht sich wirklich alles um das uralte Burggespenst der 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!

In den Räumen der Burg sind 6 Rüdiger-Bilder mit Nummern versteckt. Wer diese findet, kann damit bestimmt die versperrte Truhe im Rüdigerraum öffnen und sich in seinem Freundebuch eintragen!

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?

The two books are available in all stores in Riegersburg as well as in the Nah & Frisch Store in Riegersburg . The books can also be ordered by phone at +43 3153 8213 or by email!

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