Riegersburg Castle
Riegersburg, Austria
A fortress on a volcanic rock in the Styrian Volcano Land, never taken by force. An inclined lift runs up the cliff; the steep footpath takes about 20 minutes.
Riegersburg Castle crowns an extinct volcanic rock in the Styrian Thermal and Volcano Land; the summit is about 482 metres above sea level. The fortress has several gates, bastions and defensive walls. It was first mentioned in 1122 and took its present form in the 17th century under Katharina Elisabeth von Wechsler, known as “the Gallerin”. The Liechtenstein family has owned it since 1822.
Of its 108 rooms, 25 are open to visitors. The castle museum tells the story of the 17th century, several rooms deal with witches and sorcerers, and the weapons museum shows armour, swords and firearms. You explore courtyards and state rooms on your own, with audio guides available. Soviet troops took the castle in 1945.
For road trippers: the castle lift is the quickest way up, while the historic footpath from the village centre near the parish church is more scenic. The 2026 visiting season ends on the weekend of 6 to 8 November, with a winter break from 9 November (as of October 2026, check ahead).
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- Riegersburg, Austria
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- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.0036, 15.9322
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Camping Stone ValleyCampsite24 km from Riegersburg Castle · 18 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Riegersburg Castle?
Riegersburg Castle is in Riegersburg, Austria, at GPS 47.0036, 15.9322. It is about 17 km from Jennersdorf.
Can you camp near Riegersburg Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Resort Riegersburg, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Riegersburg Castle?
Riegersburg Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: South Styrian Wine Road.
What is there to see near Riegersburg Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Graz Schlossberg (38 km), Seggau Castle (41 km), South Styrian Wine Road at Ratsch (43 km) and Old Vine House (54 km).
When is the best time to visit Riegersburg Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)