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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
- The inner courtyard with the largest expanse of secco wall paintings north of the Alps
- One of Europe’s largest largest private collection of weaponry
- Europe’s largest collection of historical ancestral portraits
- Ottoman booty, coronation flags dating from the 17th century and the exquisite art objects and astonishing rarities from the Kunstkammer (cabinet of curiosities)
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Departure Point
Forchtenstein Castle, Forchtenstein, Austria
Forchtenstein Castle, Forchtenstein, Austria Immerse yourself in the distant past in the exhibitions at Forchtenstein Castle. Step into the inner courtyard for your first breathtaking surprise: the largest secco murals north of the Alps. Your tour of the castle begins with the oratory and the chapel on the first floor. Within the mighty walls of the stronghold you can explore over four hundred years of military history. The collection of weapons is one of Europe’s largest private armouries and offers insights into a long military tradition.
The second floor displays the rich variety of the collections. A multitude of portraits paint a picture of the Esterházy family history. The cosmos of collections at Forchtenstein Castle furthermore includes Ottoman booty, coronation flags dating from the 17th century and exquisite art objects and astonishing rarities from the Kunstkammer (cabinet of curiosities) – mainly dating from the late 16th to the early 18th century.
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
gourmetfeinschmecker
01 Sep 2022
Das Schloß liegt sehr schön und kann sehr kurzweilig besichtigt werden. Gute weite Aussicht ins Umland.
Theodor P
16 Sep 2021
Mit der Burgenland-Card ist der Eintritt kostenlos. Die Lage der Burg ist spektakulär, auf die Ausstellung in den Innenräumen trifft das eher nicht zu.
Altenberg
25 Aug 2021
Das Personal hat ein Coronatrauma, es wurde von uns ob wohl allein in all den Räumen ,Masken tragen vorgeschrieben, vielleicht hätte uns eines der unzählichen Bildern angesteckt :-) Es wird der Reichtum der Esterhazys vorgeführt .
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