Frequently asked questions
GENERAL
The castle has been the property of the Liechtenstein family since 1822, which also provides for the maintenance of this extensive fortress complex.
Yes, available for purchase in the castle store.
Yes, Riegersburg is open daily during the season, from Monday to Sunday and also on public holidays. You can find the exact opening hours here.
Riegersburg is, of course, also open in bad weather. The castle lift may be switched off briefly in very strong winds or during thunderstorms. As soon as the weather improves, it will be switched back on immediately.
Alternatively, you can use the historic footpath at any time. Walking time between the castle lift station and the Visitor Centre / lower station is approx. 30–40 minutes.
From the beginning of November until the end of March Riegersburg castle is in hibernation and closed.
Not in the castle itself, but in and around the village of Riegersburg there are numerous accommodation options in various price and equipment classes.
No. At the moment, no one lives in the castle. Except our castle ghost Rüdiger of course! The Liechtenstein family lives in the village of Riegersburg.
No. Riegersburg is a historic building and is therefore only partially accessible.
You can take the castle lift up to the castle hill and visit places such as the castle tavern.
Please note: There is a turnstile at the lower end of the castle path. It cannot be passed with wheelchairs or pushchairs.
This is not possible inside the castle, as there are many steps. We recommend using a baby carrier instead.
The historic castle path is also not suitable for pushchairs. It is a natural rocky path, and there is also a turnstile at the lower end.
Pushchairs can easily be taken on the castle lift. The path from the castle lift to the castle tavern is suitable for pushchairs.
Dogs are allowed on the castle hill, but not in the museums or inside the castle. The turnstile in the castle shop also serves as the entrance to the museums. Dogs are not permitted beyond this point
Dogs must wear a muzzle in the lift. Please keep your dog on a leash throughout the castle grounds.
A coffee machine and a drinks vending machine are available in the first castle courtyard. Our castle tavern is located within the castle grounds, outside the upper castle.
Riegersburg Castle does not participate in this offer.
No, there are currently no discounts for senior citizens.
TICKETS
If you have problems with your season ticket, the ticket machine or admission, please call our hotline immediately:
📞 Hotline: +43 3153 8213 33 📞
A reservation is not necessary for individual visitors, families or small groups. You can purchase tickets at the ticket machine at the start of the historic castle path, at the Visitor Centre at the lower station of the castle lift, or online in our webshop. Please note that season tickets are only available at the Visitor Centre or online.
It is also possible to upgrade your ticket at any time in the castle shop.
Example: You buy a Squire Ticket for the outdoor area and later decide that you would also like to visit the castle interiors and museums. You can simply upgrade to a Knight Ticket or Prince Ticket in the castle shop.
A group booking can be made easily by phone. To do so, please contact the castle shop on +43 3153 8213.
Tickets for groups and school classes must be purchased exclusively at the Visitor Centre / castle lift. There is no longer any staff at the castle ascent / footpath, so group and school tickets cannot be purchased there.
Groups and school classes wishing to walk up via the historic castle path must therefore collect and pay for their tickets in advance at the Visitor Centre / castle lift.
Visitor Centre/Castle Lift:
Riegersburg 217, 8333 Riegersburg
Opening hours:
March & October: daily 10 am–5 pm
May to September: daily 9 am–6 pm
Please bring your reservation number with you when purchasing tickets on site.
No, the castle tavern is located within the castle grounds and can therefore only be visited with a valid ticket, such as a Squire Ticket.
Yes, the Birds of Prey Flight Show can also be visited separately. Visitors who only wish to see the flight show need a Squire Ticket for the castle grounds outdoors, plus a separate ticket for the Birds of Prey Flight Show, which can be purchased directly at the Birds of Prey Centre.
The Prince Ticket is a combined ticket that includes the castle visit, the Birds of Prey Flight Show, and the ascent and descent. It is particularly worthwhile if you also want to visit the castle and its museums.
Bei starkem Wind oder Regen kann die Flugshow aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht stattfinden. In diesem Fall kann das Ticket zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt innerhalb der laufenden Saison eingelöst werden.
Yes, the historic castle path — and therefore access to the via ferratas — is open around the clock during the season.
Mit einem gültigen Ticket oder einer gültigen Saisonkarte können sie somit „24/7“ über den historischen Burgweg auf die Riegersburg.
No, the inclined lift can only be used during opening hours. The last descent is at 5:00 p.m. in April and October, and at 6:00 p.m. from May to September.
The lift can be called at the push of a button, so it works like a normal passenger lift.
Season tickets are not valid for events and other events.
MUSEEN & FÜHRUNGEN
Of the more than 100 rooms in Riegersburg Castle, over 30 are open to our visitors. Descriptions of the three museums can be found here: Castle museum, Witch museum and Weapons museum.
Some of the rooms not shown are used for storage, workshops or seminar rooms. Some rooms are also currently empty.
Yes. From 1 May, guided tours are offered on Sundays and public holidays. During holiday periods — at Easter, Whitsun, in the summer holidays and in autumn — there is a special programme with guided tours for children.
Yes, of course. The museums are designed so that visitors can explore them independently. If desired, an audio guide can also be rented for €3.50 in the languages German, English, Hungarian, Slovenian, Croatian, Italian, Spanish, French, Czech and Russian, as well as for children in German.
This is not possible, as the museums are located inside the castle.
Yes, of course. You decide for yourself which areas you would like to visit. However, admission includes the castle, the Witch Museum and the Weapons Museum — and it would be a real pity to miss two out of three impressive museums.
Yes, audio guides are available in German, English, Hungarian, Slovenian, Croatian, Italian, Spanish, French, Czech, and Russian, as well as for children (German).
No. Our audio guides are equipped with speakers and can be used like a telephone. The devices also have a jack socket. You are therefore welcome to plug in your own headphones; alternatively, headphones can also be purchased on site.