Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour, Austria
Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour highlights
Embark on a day tour of the Forchtenstein Castle, which is one of the oldest & renowned castle-museums in Europe
Explore the fearsome collection of arms & weaponries, including crossbows, hand grenades, and cannonballs
Take a tour of the exhibit - Grenades, Flags & Grenadiers and get an insight into what life was like for Esterházy soldiers & their families during the war period
Upgrade your package to enjoy a guided tour of the castle's highlights and hear fascinating tales of the castle's past from an expert local guide
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Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour overview
Forchtenstein Castle Location: Melinda Esterhazy-Platz 1, 7212, Forchtenstein, Austria
Operational Timings:
- Wednesday - Monday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Closed on Tuesday
Activity Duration: 2-3 Hours (Approx.)
About Forchtenstein Castle Entry Tickets & Guided Tour, Austria:
When in Austria, take some time to explore the history & culture of the region with a visit to the Forchtenstein Castle. Learn all about the Esterházy royal family and the military defences of the castle as you tour through the various permanent exhibits. Book your tickets today and get ready to travel back in time as you delve into the castle's stories.
About the Activity:
- Arrive at the activity location at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time and embark on a historic tour of the Forchtenstein Castle.
- As you take a tour through the grand halls & corridors, you will get to know about its rich history and how it was the only castle that wasn't seized during the Great Turkish War.
- Step into the time capsule and travel back in time as you discover the Esterházy family history and take a look at the royal treasures, including portraits of emperors, Baroque murals showcased in the inner courtyard, and many other noble treasures.
- You also get to take a look at one of the most extensive private armouries in the world.
- The castle's impressive weapon collection features countless arms & weaponries from the 16th century and collected through the Thirty Years of War. This included a range of crossbows, hand grenades, cannonballs, muskets, halberds, helmets, and more.
- You can upgrade your package and embark on a guided tour of the castle, where you get to learn more about medieval history and some of the castle's deepest, darkest secrets from a professional guide.
How to Reach?
- By Car: The best way to reach the castle from Forchtenstein City Centre is by car. It is at a distance of 3.3 km and you can reach the destination within 10 minutes.